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property at 1332 Boston St

$1,099

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1332 Boston St

ColumbiaSC29203
property at 139 Hunters Grove Dr

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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139 Hunters Grove Dr

ColumbiaSC29210

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property at 629 Kentucky St

$1,150

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629 Kentucky St, Unit B

629 Kentucky St
ColumbiaSC29201
property at 4103 Devine St

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4103 Devine 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. Springwood in the Woodfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. 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
Springwood0x1Studio,1BA$699
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$749
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$775
Mill Run1 x 1 Lexington1BR,1BA$795
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
Boulder CreekA1-Congaree1BR,1BA$799
Broad View0x1Studio,1BA$799
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richland County, SC

As of August 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richland County area is the $0.93 price per square foot The Belmont Model at Quail Run in the in the Deaswood neighborhood starting from $1,195. 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.
Quail RunThe Belmont2BR,2BA$0.93
Redpoint Columbia2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.59
Hunter's Green3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.00
Colonel Bluffs3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.96
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Copperfield Apartments2/1.52BR,1.5BA$0.95
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.95
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.89
Tanglewood1BRx1BA1BR,1BA$1.01
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 550 Apartments for Rent in Richland County, SC with pricing that ranges from $401 to $3,960. There are also 621 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 $1,938.

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 $649 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $3,530. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,345 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $609.

Expert Rental Resources

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