
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (7 Rentals)
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Southeast Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southeast Columbia Studio Apartments | $699 | $699 | $699 |
Southeast Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,218 | $799 | $3,014 |
Southeast Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $899 | $3,344 |
Southeast Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $1,142 | $4,730 |
Southeast Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,256 | $2,154 | $5,390 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Southeast Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Columbia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Columbia area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Colonial Pointe Apartments priced from $699. Wellington Farms Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $869. Here are the most affordable Southeast Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Colonial Pointe Apartments | Welcome to Colonial Pointe - Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Wellington Farms Apartment Homes | The Spencer 50 | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
Arbor Landing Apartments | Welcome to Arbor Landing - 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Columbia, SC
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Columbia area is the $1.55 price per square foot Two Bedroom 2 Bath-1067 sqft Model at Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes in the in the Southeast Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,655. The second greatest value Southeast Columbia apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath-White Appliances Model at Whispering Pines starting at $1,195 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Southeast Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath-1067 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
Whispering Pines | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath-White Appliances | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
Arbor Landing Apartments | Welcome to Arbor Landing - 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Wellington Farms Apartment Homes | The Spencer M | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Harbour Landing | Harbour 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Home | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Deer Meadow Village | 1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional) | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Colonial Pointe Apartments | Welcome to Colonial Pointe - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Columbia Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Columbia?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Columbia is Colonial Pointe Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Southeast Columbia costs $2,224.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Columbia?
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 4 regular apartments in Southeast Columbia 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 Southeast Columbia?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Columbia have an average cost of $699 which is $1,525 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Columbia.
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