Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Robert Mills Historic Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (42 Rentals)

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3700 N Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Main St

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
Senior Living
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1217 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201
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Nine at Columbia
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Nine at Columbia

1400 Huger StColumbia, SC 29201
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Benton Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Olympia Mills
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Mills

600 Heyward StColumbia, SC 29201
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Tapp's Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tapp's Building

1644 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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2411 Blossom St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2411 Blossom St

2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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801 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 King St

801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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612 Whaley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

612 Whaley

612 Whaley StColumbia, 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 1 Bed unit found at Acasa Vista Towers priced from $750. Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable Robert Mills Historic apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acasa Vista Towers1A-T1BR,1BA$750
Rivers Edge at Carolina StadiumThe Savannah- Standard Unfurnished3BR,2BA$770
The CarolinianStudioStudio,1BA$825
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$918
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio,1BA$950
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,040
Main Street LivingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$1,100
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,169

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Robert Mills Historic, SC

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Robert Mills Historic area is the $1.76 price per square foot Congaree Model at Advenir at One Eleven in the in the Springdale neighborhood starting from $2,015. The second greatest value Robert Mills Historic apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Elmwood Lofts starting at $1,400 with a $1.40 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.
Advenir at One ElevenCongaree2BR,2BA$1.76
Elmwood Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.40
1321 Lofts2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
Acasa Vista Towers1A-E1BR,1BA$1.42
Indigo at BrickworksSanders1BR,1BA$2.01
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.05
2800 Grace St, Unit 28022800 Grace St1BR,1BA$1.23
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Yugo Columbia Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1.83
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45

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Robert Mills Historic, Columbia, SC

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Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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 $1,169.

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

The cheapest apartment in Robert Mills Historic is Acasa Vista Towers which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Robert Mills Historic costs $26,840.

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 10 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 $159 which is $26,681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Robert Mills Historic.

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