
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Central Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $649 (39 Rentals)


30 Acme St

Arrington Place Apartments

The Villages at Congaree Pointe

The Cooper

Gable Oaks Apartments

Towers At Forest Acres

Cross Hill Apartments

Rosewood Gardens
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1351 Victory St

5229 Woodbrier St

Benton Crossing I

Mauldin Village

1004 Pine St
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317 Whaley St

1221 King St

1510 Colleton St

The Pines at Farrow Apartments

5867 Ames Rd

700 Summit Ave

700 Kawana Rd

4844 Linden St

3901 Bright Ave
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145 Aster Cir

5224 Ridgeway St

4001 Devine St

27 Bethune Ct

1513 King St

4005 Pine Forest Dr

3512 Piedmont Ave

4036 Tavineer Dr

4541 Oxford Rd
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517 Riverside Ln

1653 Oak St
Outer East Central, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer East Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer East Central Studio Apartments | $1,403 | $850 | $2,173 |
| Outer East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $828 | $2,453 |
| Outer East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $739 | $3,563 |
Outer East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $649 | $4,600 |
| Outer East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,126 | $609 | $5,500 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer East Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer East Central is under $949.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer East Central?
The cheapest apartment in Outer East Central is Benton Crossing I which is listed at $446, while the average apartment in Outer East Central costs $1,482.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer East Central?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 47 regular apartments in Outer East Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer East Central?
Cheap apartments in Outer East Central have an average cost of $507 which is $975 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Central.
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