Cheap Homes for Rent in Richland County, SC from $750 (142 Rentals)

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property at 1100 Skyland Dr
$995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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1100 Skyland Dr, Unit K4

1100 Skyland Dr
ColumbiaSC29210
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property at 1840 Windover Rd
$995

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Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1840 Windover Rd

ColumbiaSC29204

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property at 1332 Boston St
$1,099

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Base Rent$1,099

Total Monthly Price$1,099
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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1332 Boston St

ColumbiaSC29203
property at 30 Acme St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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30 Acme St

ColumbiaSC29201
property at 1211 Metze Rd
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1211 Metze Rd, Unit B8

1211 Metze Rd
ColumbiaSC29210
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property at 139 Hunters Grove Dr
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

139 Hunters Grove Dr

ColumbiaSC29210
property at 1208 Bush River Rd
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1208 Bush River Rd, Unit A4

1208 Bush River Rd
ColumbiaSC29210
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property at 2009 Greene St
$1,100 - $3,563
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Furnished

2009 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205
property at 1705 Grays Inn Rd
$1,120

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Base Rent$1,120

Total Monthly Price$1,120
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
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1705 Grays Inn Rd

ColumbiaSC29210
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property at 1613 Ashford Ln
$1,135

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Base Rent$1,135

Total Monthly Price$1,135
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
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1613 Ashford Ln

ColumbiaSC29210
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property at 629 Kentucky St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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629 Kentucky St, Unit B

629 Kentucky St
ColumbiaSC29201
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Best Value Homes for Rent in Richland County, SC

As of September 25, 2026 the best value rental home in the Richland County area is the $0.79 price per square foot 8 Wading Bird Loop Model at 8 Wading Bird Loop in the Blythewood neighborhood starting from $3,999. The second greatest value Richland County rental home is the 1134 Beechfern Cir Model at 1134 Beechfern Cir in the Wildewood neighborhood starting at $2,750 with a $0.68 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richland County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8 Wading Bird Loop8 Wading Bird Loop5BR, 4.5BA$0.79
1134 Beechfern Cir1134 Beechfern Cir3BR, 3BA$0.68
19 Guernsey Dr19 Guernsey Dr5BR, 3BA$0.76
143 Garden Brooke Dr143 Garden Brooke Dr4BR, 2BA$0.96
410 Fox Trot Dr410 Fox Trot Dr4BR, 2BA$0.95
2162 Oak St2162 Oak St3BR, 2.5BA$0.95
2701 Cliffside Dr2701 Cliffside Dr3BR, 2BA$0.96
116 Delft Ln116 Delft Ln4BR, 2BA$0.93
205 Reseda Dr205 Reseda Dr4BR, 2BA$0.98
139 Hunters Grove Dr139 Hunters Grove Dr1BR, 1BA$0.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Richland County

What type of rentals are currently available in Richland County?

There are currently 534 Apartments for Rent in Richland County, SC with pricing that ranges from $401 to $6,900. There are also 576 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Richland County ranging from $750 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 $750 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,961.

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 $669 to $6,221, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $875 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,382 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $609.

Expert Rental Resources

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