Cheap Homes for Rent in Richland County, SC from $700 (148 Rentals)

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property at 1600 Park Cir

$1,100 - $1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201

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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. Benton Crossing in the Eau Claire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $407. 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
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$407
21 OaksD1 - Premium4BR,2BA$680
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$749
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$760
Mill Run1 x 1 Lexington1BR,1BA$795
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
Broad View0x1Studio,1BA$799
Springwood0x1Studio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richland County, SC

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richland County area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Richland County apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Model at Redpoint Columbia starting at $749 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Knollwood 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$0.93
Redpoint Columbia2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.59
Colonel Bluffs3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.96
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.35
21 OaksD1 - Premium4BR,2BA$0.61
Silver Station2 x 22BR,2BA$0.86
Bent Tree Apartments2 Bed 2 BathBent Tree Apartments2BR,2BA$0.97
Killian Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.89
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 554 Apartments for Rent in Richland County, SC with pricing that ranges from $401 to $4,440. There are also 584 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 $2,202.

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 $4,440, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,505 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $650.

Expert Rental Resources

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