Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Outer East Central Neighborhood of Columbia, SC (12 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Outer East Central area of Columbia with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.

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The Lady
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$1,356 - $1,775Special Offer
Specials Start the year strong at The Lady! Look, lease, and save with a waived application and admin fees when you tour and apply.
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The Lady

1310 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Bennet at BullStreet
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$1,489 - $2,750Special Offer
Specials Up to One Month Free Base Rent on select apartments! Apply & move in within 30 days! Other costs and fees excluded. Please contact
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Bennet at BullStreet

2180 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Cardinal Apartments
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$1,448 - $4,561Special Offer
Specials Move in by January 31 and receive $500-Off First Month's Rent!* Start the year in a new home. *Certain terms and restrictions apply
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The Cardinal Apartments

4615 Forest DrColumbia, SC 29206
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The Cooper
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$1,099 - $1,929Special Offer
Specials Love at First Lease! Pre-Valentines Day Rent Special! ; Make The Cooper Forest Acres Apartments your future Valentines! Move into y
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The Cooper

4214 Bethel Church RdColumbia, SC 29206
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Vista Commons Apartments
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$1,641 - $2,482Special Offer
Specials PRICE DROP: SPECIAL PRICING ON SELECT FLOORPLANS! Contact us for more details on special pricing for select floorplans. Exclusions
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Vista Commons Apartments

1100 Pulaski StColumbia, SC 29201
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Claussens
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$1,599 - $1,749Special Offer
Specials Start the year strong at Claussens! Look, lease, and save with a waived application and admin fees when you tour and apply.
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Claussens

2003 Greene StColumbia, SC 29205
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NOMA Flats
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$1,349 - $1,549Special Offer
Specials New year, extra savings! Move in and enjoy $500 off your February rent if you move in January! Plus a waived application and admin
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NOMA Flats

2637 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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The Palms on Main
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Specials Move in by 1/15, and receive a $500 gift card! *Applies to select units, contact the leasing office for more details
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The Palms on Main

1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Vista Lofts
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Specials Move in by 1/15, and receive a $1,000 gift card! *Applies to select units. Please contact the leasing office for more details
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Vista Lofts

701 Gervais StColumbia, SC 29201
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Outer East Central, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Top Columbia Apartments in the Outer East Central Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon

Specials updated: 01-28-2026

Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Outer East Central, SC apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!

Gable Oaks Apartments

One month of free rent, with $500 security deposit and no application fee!Expires 01-29-2026

Hampton Courts

$99 Look & Lease Special! *Restrictions May Apply*Expires 01-29-2026

Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

Look & Lease: 1 Month FREE Rent! *Applies to new move-ins between 1/7/26-2/26/26. Certain restrictions apply.Expires 01-29-2026

NOMA Flats

New year, extra savings! Move in and enjoy $500 off your February rent if you move in January! Plus a waived application and admin fees when you tour and apply.Expires 01-29-2026

The Lady

Start the year strong at The Lady! Look, lease, and save with a waived application and admin fees when you tour and apply.Expires 01-29-2026

Vista Commons Apartments

PRICE DROP: SPECIAL PRICING ON SELECT FLOORPLANS! Contact us for more details on special pricing for select floorplans. Exclusions apply.Expires 01-29-2026

The Cardinal Apartments

Move in by January 31 and receive $500-Off First Month's Rent!* Start the year in a new home. *Certain terms and restrictions apply. See leasing specialist for details.Expires 01-29-2026

Claussens

Start the year strong at Claussens! Look, lease, and save with a waived application and admin fees when you tour and apply.Expires 01-29-2026

Bennet at BullStreet

Up to One Month Free Base Rent on select apartments! Apply & move in within 30 days! Other costs and fees excluded. Please contact our leasing team to learn more!Expires 01-29-2026

The Palms on Main

Move in by 1/15, and receive a $500 gift card! *Applies to select units, contact the leasing office for more detailsExpires 01-29-2026

Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Outer East Central, SC

Specials updated: 01-28-2026

Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Outer East Central, SC. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.

The Palms on Main

Move in by 1/15, and receive a $500 gift card! *Applies to select units, contact the leasing office for more detailsExpires 01-29-2026

Vista Lofts

Move in by 1/15, and receive a $1,000 gift card! *Applies to select units. Please contact the leasing office for more detailsExpires 01-29-2026

The Cooper

Love at First Lease! Pre-Valentines Day Rent Special! ; Make The Cooper Forest Acres Apartments your future Valentines! Move into your new cozy home and enjoy reduced rates + 2 months half off for a limited time. Upgrade your lifestyle while keeping more money in your pocket.Expires 01-30-2026

Gable Oaks Apartments

One month of free rent, with $500 security deposit and no application fee!Expires 01-29-2026

Hampton Courts

$99 Look & Lease Special! *Restrictions May Apply*Expires 01-29-2026

Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

Look & Lease: 1 Month FREE Rent! *Applies to new move-ins between 1/7/26-2/26/26. Certain restrictions apply.Expires 01-29-2026

NOMA Flats

New year, extra savings! Move in and enjoy $500 off your February rent if you move in January! Plus a waived application and admin fees when you tour and apply.Expires 01-29-2026

The Lady

Start the year strong at The Lady! Look, lease, and save with a waived application and admin fees when you tour and apply.Expires 01-29-2026

Vista Commons Apartments

PRICE DROP: SPECIAL PRICING ON SELECT FLOORPLANS! Contact us for more details on special pricing for select floorplans. Exclusions apply.Expires 01-29-2026

The Cardinal Apartments

Move in by January 31 and receive $500-Off First Month's Rent!* Start the year in a new home. *Certain terms and restrictions apply. See leasing specialist for details.Expires 01-29-2026

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer East Central, Columbia, SC

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Outer East Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Outer East Central?

Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Outer East Central is at Hampton Courts listed at $869.

How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Outer East Central Apartment?

The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Outer East Central is $1,749.

What is the largest Rent Specials Outer East Central Apartment for rent?

Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Outer East Central is a 2,100 square feet unit starting from $1,448 at The Cardinal Apartments.

What is the average size for Outer East Central Rent Specials Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Outer East Central is currently at 622 sq ft.

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