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
Studio 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
Arbor Landing Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Columbia, SC

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Columbia area is the $1.14 price per square foot Two Bedrooms Model at Carriage Place Condominiums in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Southeast Columbia apartment is the 2 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional) Model at Deer Meadow Village starting at $1,125 with a $1.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carriage Place CondominiumsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.14
Deer Meadow Village2 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)2BR,2BA$1.09
Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B12BR,2BA$1.11
Harbour Landing2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Arbor Landing Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer M1BR,1BA$1.59
Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment HomesOne Bedroom-749 sqft1BR,1BA$1.90
Avalon PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1.95
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Columbia, Columbia, SC

Ranked #55

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 Wellington Farms Apartment Homes which is listed at $869, while the average apartment in Southeast Columbia costs $1,475.

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 $484 which is $991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Columbia.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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