Cheap Homes for Rent in Richland County, SC from $700 (125 Rentals)

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property at 1600 Park Cir

$850 - $1,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201
property at 2308 Pendleton St

$950

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$950
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$950

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

2308 Pendleton St

ColumbiaSC29205

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property at 1208 Bush River Rd

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1208 Bush River Rd

ColumbiaSC29210

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property at 2002 Greene St

$1,100 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2002 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205

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Cheapest Available Richland County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Richland County, SC is a Studio unit found at Siegel Select Columbia in the Skyland Estates neighborhood priced from $401. Acasa Tropical Ridge in the Skyland Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richland County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio,1BA$401
Acasa Tropical RidgeStudio 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
21 OaksD1 - Premium4BR,2BA$705
The DylanC50Studio,1BA$750
Towers at Forest Acres0B - StudioStudio,1BA$789
Aria Lake Carolina2 Bedrooms 2 Baths2BR,2BA$799
Pine Tree ApartmentsJoin the Waitlist – Newly Renovated 1 Bed Apart...1BR,1BA$805
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$820
Grove at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$824
Autumn Ridge1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge1BR,1BA$835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richland County, SC

As of March 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richland County area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Richland County apartment is the The Belmont Model at Quail Run starting at $1,250 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Deaswood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richland County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.90
Quail RunThe Belmont2BR,2BA$0.98
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
21 OaksC1 - Premium3BR,3BA$0.76
Elmtree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.95
Killian Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.92
Pine Tree ApartmentsJoin the Waitlist – Newly Renovated 1 Bed Apart...1BR,1BA$0.95
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio ,1BA$0.89

Frequently Asked Questions about Richland County

What type of rentals are currently available in Richland County?

There are currently 539 Apartments for Rent in Richland County, SC with pricing that ranges from $401 to $5,253. There are also 510 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Richland County ranging from $700 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Richland County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Richland County ranges from $700 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,713.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Richland County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Richland County range from $699 to $5,253, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $629.

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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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