Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Central Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (156 Rentals)

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Hampton Courts
$1,134 - $1,828
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Hampton Courts

501 Pelham DrColumbia, SC 29209
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The Palms on Main
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$1,242 - $2,371
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The Palms on Main

1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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2444 Washington St, Unit 2444, Unit 2444

2444 Washington St
ColumbiaSC29204

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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 4 Beds unit found at 21 Oaks priced from $715. The Dylan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Outer East Central apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
21 OaksD1 - Premium4BR,2BA$715
The DylanB50Studio,1BA$750
Towers at Forest Acres1A - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$801
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$925
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio,1BA$950
Main Street LivingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$995
Berry BuildingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Central, SC

As of April 29, 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 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Model at Redpoint Columbia starting at $749 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Knollwood 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
Redpoint Columbia2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.59
21 OaksC1 - Premium3BR,3BA$0.78
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.36
Towers at Forest Acres2A - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer East Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer East Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer East Central is at The Dylan listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer East Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer East Central Apartment is $925 at Rosewood Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer East Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer East Central is starting from $900 at Five Points Residential.

What is the most affordable Outer East Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer East Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 21 Oaks and starts from $865.

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