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Aria Lake Carolina
4920 Hard Scrabble RdColumbia, SC 29229
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930 Ashcroft CirColumbia, SC 29229
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111 Elders Pond CirColumbia, SC 29229
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127 Sparkleberry LnColumbia, SC 29229
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840 Sparkleberry LnColumbia, SC 29229
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4500 Hardscrabble RdColumbia, SC 29229
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Nexus At Sandhill
780 Fashion DrColumbia, SC 29229
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1155 Clemson Frontage RdColumbia, SC 29229
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137 Roseberry LnColumbia, SC 29223
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440 Town Center PlColumbia, SC 29229
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The One at Columbia
4415 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29229
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Mill Creek Manor Senior Living
651 Polo RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Sparkleberry Hill Apartments
100 Chalice LnColumbia, SC 29229
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486 Town Center PlColumbia, SC 29229
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1605 Solandra DrColumbia, SC 29229
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10682 Two Notch RdElgin, SC 29045
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325 Spears Creek Church RdElgin, SC 29045
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751 Jacobs Mill Pond RdElgin, SC 29045
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The Summit, Columbia, SC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Summit?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit Studio Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| The Summit 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $869 | $2,585 |
| The Summit 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $799 | $3,144 |
| The Summit 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $1,154 | $4,435 |
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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. Legacy At Sandhill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable The Summit apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Aria Lake Carolina | 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $799 |
| Legacy At Sandhill | Riverfront | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Keswick | The Alston | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Nexus At Sandhill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Wildewood South | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,279 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Summit, SC
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Summit area is the $1.57 price per square foot Dixon Model at Ashcroft in the in the Leesburg neighborhood starting from $2,335. The second greatest value The Summit apartment is the B1 Model at The Preserve At Spears Creek starting at $1,385 with a $1.17 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Ashcroft | Dixon | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.57 |
| The Preserve At Spears Creek | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| The Roseberry | The Alister | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Woodcreek Farms | 22 | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Legacy At Sandhill | Saluda | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Wildewood South | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Aria Lake Carolina | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| The One at Columbia | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Keswick | The Abington | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Nexus At Sandhill | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Summit Apartments
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Summit Apartment is $869 at Aria Lake Carolina.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Summit is starting from $799 at Aria Lake Carolina.
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The best deal on a cheap The Summit Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aria Lake Carolina and starts from $1,205.
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