Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Summit Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (12 Rentals)

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The Summit, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Summit Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Summit area of Columbia, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Aria Lake Carolina priced from $799. Colonel Bluffs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $873. Here are the most affordable The Summit apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aria Lake Carolina2 Bedrooms 2 Baths2BR,2BA$799
Colonel Bluffs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$873
The Preserve At Spears CreekA11BR,1BA$1,157
Wildewood South3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,199
KeswickThe Alston1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Summit, SC

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Summit area is the $1.51 price per square foot Townsend Model at Ashcroft in the in the Leesburg neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value The Summit apartment is the Rosewood Model at Legacy At Sandhill starting at $1,648 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Wildewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Summit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AshcroftTownsend4BR,2.5BA$1.51
Legacy At SandhillRosewood2BR,2BA$1.35
Palmera ApartmentsThe Sabal2BR,2BA$1.20
The RoseberryThe Alister2BR,2BA$1.43
Woodcreek Farms222BR,2BA$1.23
Wildewood South3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.17
The Shores at Elders PondMarion2BR,2BA$1.27
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.92
The Preserve At Spears CreekA11BR,1BA$1.30
Colonel Bluffs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10

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The Summit, Columbia, SC

Ranked #38

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Summit Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Summit Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Summit Apartment is $869 at Aria Lake Carolina.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Summit Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Summit is starting from $799 at Aria Lake Carolina.

What is the most affordable The Summit Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Summit Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Colonel Bluffs and starts from $1,154.

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Getting your apartment ready for the holidays can be exciting but sometimes challenging in a smaller space. Here are some modern tips to keep things festive, safe, and inviting this season.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!