Cheap Homes for Rent in Old Shandon Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (63 Rentals)

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property at 1600 Park Cir

$800 - $1,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 6

1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201
property at 1600 Park Cir

$915 - $920

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201
property at 2714 Forest Dr

$925

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2714 Forest Dr

ColumbiaSC29204

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property at 2002 Greene St

$1,200 - $1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2002 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205

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Old Shandon, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Shandon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Shandon area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at The Dylan priced from $750. Towers at Forest Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $869. Here are the most affordable Old Shandon apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The DylanB50 - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$750
Towers at Forest Acres1C - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$869
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$925
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio,1BA$950
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,075
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113
Berry BuildingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,167
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,167

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Shandon, SC

As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Shandon area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Old Shandon apartment is the Tapps: 1 Bedroom Model at Tapp's Building starting at $1,487 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Shandon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.93
Tapp's BuildingTapps: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Lofts at Lourie's2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Kress BuildingKress: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Towers at Forest Acres2B - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Hampton CourtsHC11ER801BR,1BA$1.91
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.27
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1.80
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Shandon

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Shandon?

There are currently 224 Apartments for Rent in Old Shandon, SC with pricing that ranges from $750 to $4,800. There are also 126 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Shandon ranging from $800 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old Shandon?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Shandon ranges from $800 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,540.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Old Shandon?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Old Shandon range from $1,200 to $4,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,720 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,900.

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