
Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer East Central Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (87 Rentals)
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320 S Beltline Blvd

1600 Park Cir

2620 Main St

3908 Maurice St

2322 Two Notch Rd

2522 Bratton St

2322 Two Notch Rd

1211 Walcott St

1219 Elmwood Ave
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1915 Tall Pines Cir

1900 Tall Pines Cir

1738 Columbia College Dr

2205 Harper St

1216 Gregg St

1218 Gregg St

1226 Gregg St

3209 Wilmot Ave

2304 Ervin St

1814 Greene St
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914 King St

918 King St

2002 Greene St

2829 English Ave

3240 Whitehall Rd

3240 Whitehall Rd

1319 Hendrix St

1213 Suber St

2427 Sulton St

1241b Johnson Ave
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1241 Johnson Ave

2228 Holt Dr

629 Kentucky St, Unit B

1241b Johnson Ave

1706 Dalloz Rd

715 Montague Rd

317 Whaley St

317 Whaley St

3425 Prentice Ave

103 Thornwell Ct, Unit C
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2709 Preston St

1412 Bonner Ave

2444 Washington St, Unit 2444

1008 W Confederate Ave

4905 Norman St

116 Elizabeth Darby Ln

3600 Chateau Dr

3427 Montgomery Ave

126 Doctors Cir

1207 Sycamore Ave
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Outer East Central, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Outer East Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Outer East Central 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,367 | $825 | $2,200 |
Outer East Central 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,134 | $1,175 | $3,900 |
Outer East Central 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,821 | $1,575 | $4,200 |
Outer East Central 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,047 | $2,145 | $6,100 |
Outer East Central 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,219 | $2,999 | $6,600 |
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There are currently 87 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer East Central Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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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 The Villages at Congaree Pointe priced from $828. Rosewood Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Outer East Central apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Villages at Congaree Pointe | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $828 |
Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Towers at Forest Acres | 1A - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Gable Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Columbia Rising | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Hampton Courts | HC11A80 | 1BR,1BA | $1,022 |
Waters at Fairfield | 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
The Cooper | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer East Central, SC
As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer East Central area is the $0.57 price per square foot Townhomes Model at Pulaski Square Townhomes in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Outer East Central apartment is the 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia starting at $1,249 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer East Central apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pulaski Square Townhomes | Townhomes | 3BR,3BA | $0.57 |
Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.89 |
NOMA Flats | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
21 Oaks | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $0.59 |
The Cooper | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Yugo Columbia Lofts | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Columbia Rising | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Waters at Fairfield | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Rosewood Gardens | The All-New Rosewood Gardens Apartments! | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer East Central
What type of rentals are currently available in Outer East Central?
There are currently 302 Apartments for Rent in Outer East Central, SC with pricing that ranges from $599 to $4,000. There are also 197 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer East Central ranging from $825 to $6,600.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer East Central?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer East Central ranges from $825 to $6,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,547.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outer East Central?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer East Central range from $629 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,175 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,575 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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