Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (21 Rentals)

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Garners Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garners Crossing

7651 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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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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Harbour Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbour Landing

514 Spindrift LnColumbia, SC 29209
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Cedar Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crossing

350 Byron 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 1 Bed unit found at Wellington Farms Apartment Homes priced from $869. Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $886. Here are the most affordable Southeast Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer 501BR,1BA$869
Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$886
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$899
Arbor Landing Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
The Meadows at Burnside FarmsJr One Bedroom1BR,1BA$901

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Columbia, SC

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Columbia area is the $1.26 price per square foot Two Bedrooms Model at Carriage Place in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Southeast Columbia apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Elmtree Apartments starting at $1,095 with a $1.00 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 PlaceTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.26
Elmtree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Avalon PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Whispering Pines1 Bed 1 Bath-White Appliances1BR,1BA$1.26
Arbor Landing Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer M1BR,1BA$1.59
Deer Meadow Village1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)1BR,1BA$1.39
Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.17
Villager Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.61

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Southeast Columbia, Columbia, SC

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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 $1,483.

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 $365 which is $1,118 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Columbia.

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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

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