
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in West Columbia, SC from $450 (82 Rentals)


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Riverbanks Retreat

128 Calvin Ct

Broadmoor Apartments

505 B Ave

815 Raleigh St

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774 Shull St

Forestbrook Apartments and Townhomes

302 Koon St
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201 Branham St

1415 Augusta Rd

Lexington Place Apartments

Serenity Apartments at West Columbia

1826 Burnham St

Woodbine Park Apartments

69 Lexington Dr

161 Kings Tree Acres Dr

753 Center St

1639 North Ave
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1637 North Ave

129 Hendrix St

1719 Burnham St

312 N Parson St

940 Glenn St

1826 Burnham St

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Siegel Select Columbia

3016 River Dr

Park SC

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Richland Terrace Apartments

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River Ridge

Retreat at Broad River

Acasa Tropical Ridge

Riverwalk Vista

Autumn Ridge

The Hollows

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Stone Ridge Apartments
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207-209 S Pickens St

1208 Bush River Rd, Unit A4

Copperfield Apartments

Waters At Berryhill

Briargate

Tamarind at Stoneridge

Reserve at River Walk

Landmark at Pine Court

Ashland Commons

2901 Park St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,315 | $401 | $2,310 |
| West Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,355 | $400 | $2,803 |
| West Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $450 | $3,806 |
| West Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $649 | $3,800 |
| West Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,526 | $499 | $3,960 |
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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 $869.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Columbia?
The cheapest apartment in West Columbia is Siegel Select Columbia which is listed at $450, while the average apartment in West Columbia costs $3,200.
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 86 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 $326 which is $2,874 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
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