Cheap Homes for Rent in Robert Mills Historic Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (48 Rentals)

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property at 1600 Park Cir

$850 - $1,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201

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property at 2002 Greene St

$1,100 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2002 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205

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property at 2009 Greene St

$1,200 - $1,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2009 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29201
property at 2444 Washington St

$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2444 Washington St, Unit 2444, Unit 2444

2444 Washington St
ColumbiaSC29204

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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. Five Points Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Robert Mills Historic apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The DylanB50Studio,1BA$750
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio,1BA$950
Main Street LivingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$995
Berry BuildingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$995
Arrington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$997
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070
505 B Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Robert Mills Historic, SC

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Robert Mills Historic area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Robert Mills Historic apartment is the 2 bed / 2 bath Model at Granby Oaks Apartments starting at $1,515 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Gervais Street Corridor 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$0.90
Granby Oaks Apartments2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.45
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
Columbia RisingDogwood3BR,1BA$1.49
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.08
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Mills Historic

What type of rentals are currently available in Robert Mills Historic?

There are currently 248 Apartments for Rent in Robert Mills Historic, SC with pricing that ranges from $535 to $4,200. There are also 120 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Robert Mills Historic ranging from $850 to $6,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Robert Mills Historic?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Robert Mills Historic ranges from $850 to $6,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,733.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Robert Mills Historic?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Robert Mills Historic range from $799 to $4,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,070 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $535.

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