
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (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 | $799 | $799 | $799 |
Southeast Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,221 | $869 | $1,525 |
Southeast Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,383 | $999 | $1,650 |
Southeast Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $1,205 | $1,795 |
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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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Colonial Pointe Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Wellington Farms Apartment Homes | The Spencer 50 | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
Arbor Landing Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Carriage Place Condominiums | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Deer Meadow Village | 2 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional) | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ Apartments | Two Bedroom B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Harbour Landing | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Arbor Landing Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Wellington Farms Apartment Homes | The Spencer M | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes | One Bedroom-749 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Avalon Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Hampton Greene Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 598 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Colonial Pointe Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.43 |
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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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