Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Robert Mills Historic Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (96 Rentals)

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$1,000 - $2,250

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230 S Gregg St

ColumbiaSC29205

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$1,100 - $1,250

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3606 Medical Dr

ColumbiaSC29203

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The Palms on Main
$1,350 - $1,550
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 16

The Palms on Main

1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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property at 619 King St

$1,470

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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619 King St, Unit 402

619 King St
ColumbiaSC29205
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Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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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. River Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Robert Mills Historic apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The DylanB-50% income restricted studioStudio,1BA$750
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$815
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Elmwood LoftsIncome-Restricted 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$975
Berry BuildingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,001
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,017
Columbia RisingLongleaf2BR,1BA$1,025
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Robert Mills Historic, SC

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Robert Mills Historic area is the $0.42 price per square foot 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Model at The Radley in the in the West Columbia neighborhood starting from $499. The second greatest value Robert Mills Historic 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 Robert Mills Historic apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Radley4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH4BR,2BA$0.42
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
2332 Stark St, Unit 2-unit Duplex2332 Stark St2BR,1BA$1.44
Columbia RisingDogwood3BR,1BA$1.46
717 Huntington Ave, Unit 717717 Huntington Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$1.06
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

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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, 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 $1,113.

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

The cheapest apartment in Robert Mills Historic is River Ridge which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Robert Mills Historic costs $1,625.

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 63 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 $322 which is $1,303 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Robert Mills Historic.

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