
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in West Columbia, SC from $720 (67 Rentals)


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Lexington Place Apartments

Granby Oaks Apartments

1717 Burnham St

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Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments

Park SC

Boulder Creek
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Autumn Ridge

1100 Skyland Dr, Unit K4

Tamarind at Stoneridge

The Hollows

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Grove at St Andrews

Woodland Village Apartments
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Reserve at River Walk

Richland Terrace Apartments

Landmark at Pine Court

Claire Tower

Briargate

814 Old Manor Rd

404 Old Manor Rd

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Stone Ridge Apartments

202 Old Manor Rd

Main Street Living

1219 Elmwood Ave

The Farrington

Peachtree Place

1321 Lofts

River Ridge

629 Kentucky St, Unit B

410 Old Manor Rd
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Fountains of Edenwood

The Dylan

St. Andrews Commons Apartment Homes

Broad River Trace

Three Rivers

The Palms on Main

Hampton House

The Babcock

Canalside Lofts
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West Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,280 | $401 | $2,433 |
| West Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $720 | $2,396 |
| West Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $450 | $3,610 |
| West Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $649 | $3,800 |
| West Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,767 | $460 | $5,500 |
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Best Local Schools in West Columbia, SC
Springdale Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Columbia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Columbia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Columbia is under $835.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Columbia?
The cheapest apartment in West Columbia is Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments which is listed at $721, while the average apartment in West Columbia costs $1,486.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Columbia?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 42 regular apartments in West Columbia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Columbia?
Cheap apartments in West Columbia have an average cost of $362 which is $1,124 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Columbia.
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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
Written by: Kama Offenberger
I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
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