Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Central Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (58 Rentals)

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$895 - $1,495

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1113 Olympia Ave

ColumbiaSC29201

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Veranda at North Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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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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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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Elmwood Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Lofts

1003 Elmwood AveColumbia, SC 29201
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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, 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 Studio unit found at Towers at Forest Acres priced from $789. 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
Towers at Forest Acres0B - StudioStudio,1BA$789
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$925
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$975
Arrington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$997
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,030
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032
The Cooper2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,049
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Central, SC

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer East Central area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,260. 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.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.90
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
21 OaksD14BR,2BA$0.59
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.23
Tapp's BuildingTapps: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Arrington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.01
1413 Cherokee St1413 Cherokee St2BR,1BA$1.13
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.27

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Outer East Central, Columbia, SC

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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,050.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer East Central is Towers at Forest Acres which is listed at $819, while the average apartment in Outer East Central costs $13,755.

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 91 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 $478 which is $13,277 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer East Central.

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