Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Central Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (148 Rentals)

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Hampton Courts
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$874 - $1,963
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Hampton Courts

501 Pelham DrColumbia, SC 29209
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property at 1600 Park Cir

$915 - $920

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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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The Palms on Main
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$1,207 - $2,503
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The Palms on Main

1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Outer East Central, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer East Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer East Central area of Columbia, SC is a 3 Beds unit found at Benton Crossing priced from $427. 21 Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Outer East Central apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$427
21 OaksD1 - Premium4BR,2BA$730
Plowden Place Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$800
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio,1BA$950
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$975
Towers at Forest Acres2D - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Central, SC

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East Central area is the $0.30 price per square foot 4x4.5 Model at Roost, The in the in the Arthurtown neighborhood starting from $609. The second greatest value Outer East Central apartment is the 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia starting at $1,300 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer East Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roost, The4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.30
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.93
Redpoint Columbia2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.59
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.36
The AssemblyC23BR,3BA$1.26
21 OaksD1 - Premium4BR,2BA$0.66
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Towers at Forest Acres2B - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
Plowden Place Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.20

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Outer East Central, Columbia, SC

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Columbia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer East Central?

The cheapest apartment in Outer East Central is Plowden Place Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Outer East Central costs $3,575.

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 137 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 $439 which is $3,136 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Central.

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