Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (27 Rentals)

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Hampton Courts
$1,134 - $1,824
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Hampton Courts

501 Pelham DrColumbia, 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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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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Huntington Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Huntington Place

1003 True StColumbia, 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 $849. 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$849
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer 501BR,1BA$869
Arbor Landing Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
The Meadows at Burnside FarmsA11BR,1BA$904
Deer Meadow Village1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)1BR,1BA$1,020
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,070
Elmtree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,095
Villager Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,150
Avalon PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,224
Hampton CourtsHC11C801BR,1BA$1,229

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Columbia, SC

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Columbia area is the $1.17 price per square foot Glenhaven Model at Huntington Place in the in the Southeast Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,705. The second greatest value Southeast Columbia apartment is the Two Bedrooms Model at Carriage Place starting at $1,425 with a $1.26 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.
Huntington PlaceGlenhaven3BR,2BA$1.17
Carriage PlaceTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.26
Elmtree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Avalon PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
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$1.32
Villager Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1.79
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.52

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,499.

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 15 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 $478 which is $1,021 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Columbia.

Expert Rental Resources

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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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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