Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (7 Rentals)

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Barkoot Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barkoot Apartments

4679 Fort Jackson BlvdColumbia, SC 29209
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Spring Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Lake

7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Garners Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garners Crossing

7651 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Southeast Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

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 $799. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer 501BR,1BA$869
Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$893

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Columbia, SC

As of August 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Columbia area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Deer Meadow Village in the in the Southeast Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,527. The second greatest value Southeast Columbia apartment is the Two Bedrooms Model at Carriage Place Condominiums starting at $1,275 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Deer Meadow Village3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.05
Carriage Place CondominiumsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.14
Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath-1067 sqft2BR,2BA$1.59
Hampton CourtsHC22AR802BR,2BA$1.56
Avalon PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Wellington ResidentialFlat2BR,1BA$1.21
Arbor Landing Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer M1BR,1BA$1.59
Harbour Landing1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.43

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Southeast Columbia, Columbia, SC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Columbia Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Columbia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Columbia Apartment is $869 at Wellington Farms Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southeast Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southeast Columbia is starting from $999 at Colonial Pointe Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southeast Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southeast Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arbor Landing Apartments and starts from $1,242.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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