Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Central Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (159 Rentals)

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$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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629 Kentucky St, Unit B

629 Kentucky St
ColumbiaSC29201
property at 3600 Chateau Dr

$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3600 Chateau Dr, Unit E-205

3600 Chateau Dr
ColumbiaSC29204
property at 4103 Devine St

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4103 Devine St

ColumbiaSC29205

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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 1 Bed unit found at Otarre Pointe priced from $869. Five Points Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Outer East Central apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Otarre PointeAsh1BR,1BA$869
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$935
Plowden Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950
The DylanC-80% income restricted studioStudio,1BA$999
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,001
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,019
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032
Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B3 (Wheelchair Accessible)2BR,2BA$1,041

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Central, SC

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East Central area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Model at Redpoint Columbia in the in the Knollwood neighborhood starting from $749. The second greatest value Outer East Central apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing starting at $1,115 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Eau Claire 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.
Redpoint Columbia2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.59
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.18
Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B3 (Wheelchair Accessible)2BR,2BA$1.00
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Plowden Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.10
717 Huntington Ave, Unit 717717 Huntington Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1.28
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Outer East Central, Columbia, SC

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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!

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 $1,041.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer East Central is Otarre Pointe which is listed at $869, while the average apartment in Outer East Central costs $3,200.

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 93 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 $567 which is $2,633 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Central.

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

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