Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Central Neighborhood of Columbia, SC (533 Rentals)

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Bennet at BullStreet
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$1,781 - $3,161

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Bennet at BullStreet

2180 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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Ravenwood Hills
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$1,120 - $1,465

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Base Rent$1,120 - $1,465
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Ravenwood Hills

4215 Bethel Church RdColumbia, SC 29206
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The Palms 1101
$1,939 - $4,006

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The Palms 1101

1101 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Outer East Central, Columbia, SC Local Guide

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Outer East Central, Columbia, SC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Columbia. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with children, location matters. This neighborhood has established a name for itself as a favorite neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, trails and recreation, and having the best-rated school districts available.

Luxury Living Rating

Outer East Central has a reputation as amongst the finest luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, concierge services, views, access to parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have dogs and cats? This area is known as one of the best-regarded communities for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Outer East Central

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Outer East Central area of Columbia, SC?

As of today, September 12, 2026, there are currently 533 available Outer East Central apartments priced from $609 to $5,500, with an average monthly rent of $1,638.

How much are Studio apartments in Outer East Central?

There are currently 59 Studio Apartments in Outer East Central with rent ranges from $850 to $2,173 with an average price of $1,403.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Outer East Central Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Outer East Central ranges from $828 to $2,453 with an average monthly rent of $1,575.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer East Central cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Outer East Central range from $739 to $3,563. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,715.

How expensive are Outer East Central Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 87 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Outer East Central on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $649 to $4,600 - averaging $1,645 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

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I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.