Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Central Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (57 Rentals)

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1034 Kinard Ct

ColumbiaSC29201
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3700 N Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Main St

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
Senior Living
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Timberlane Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Timberlane Apartments

3610 Timberlane DrColumbia, SC 29205
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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1217 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201
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Nine at Columbia
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Nine at Columbia

1400 Huger 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 Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium priced from $770. The Villages at Congaree Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $831. Here are the most affordable Outer East Central apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rivers Edge at Carolina StadiumThe Savannah- Standard Unfurnished3BR,2BA$770
The Villages at Congaree Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$831
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$895
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$909
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$918
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$988
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,007
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Central, SC

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer East Central area is the $0.63 price per square foot C1 Model at 21 Oaks in the in the Arthurtown neighborhood starting from $699. The second greatest value Outer East Central apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper starting at $1,399 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the East Columbia 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.
21 OaksC13BR,3BA$0.63
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.83
111 Church St, Unit 111 Church Street111 Church St1BR,1BA$1.00
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed 1 Ba Renovated2BR,1BA$1.13
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.38
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.23
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer East Central, Columbia, SC

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Outer East Central Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

9 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,045.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer East Central is The Villages at Congaree Pointe which is listed at $831, while the average apartment in Outer East Central costs $5,800.

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 30 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 $234 which is $5,566 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Central.

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