Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Robert Mills Historic Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (91 Rentals)

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The Palms on Main
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$1,313 - $2,303
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$1,313 - $2,303
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The Palms on Main

1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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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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$925 - $1,600

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1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201
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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201

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Robert Mills Historic, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Robert Mills Historic Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Robert Mills Historic area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at The Dylan priced from $750. The Carolinian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Robert Mills Historic apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The DylanB50 - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$750
The CarolinianStudioStudio,1BA$825
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio,1BA$950
Arrington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$997
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070
505 B Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$1,132
Main Street LivingKress: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,211

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Robert Mills Historic, SC

As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Robert Mills Historic area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Robert Mills Historic apartment is the Tapps: 1 Bedroom Model at Tapp's Building starting at $1,484 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Robert Mills Historic apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.93
Tapp's BuildingTapps: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Granby Oaks Apartments2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.45
NOMA Flats2 BR2BR,2BA$1.41
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
Kress BuildingKress: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.09
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$1.47
505 B Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

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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, SC. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Robert Mills Historic Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Robert Mills Historic?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Robert Mills Historic is under $1,211.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Robert Mills Historic?

The cheapest apartment in Robert Mills Historic is 1321 Lofts which is listed at $1,113, while the average apartment in Robert Mills Historic costs $3,575.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Robert Mills Historic?

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 114 regular apartments in Robert Mills Historic 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 Robert Mills Historic?

Cheap apartments in Robert Mills Historic have an average cost of $523 which is $3,052 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Robert Mills Historic.

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