
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in West Columbia, SC from $500 (10 Rentals)
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Boulder Creek
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Grove at St. Andrews

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The Farrington

Tamarind at Stoneridge

Peachtree Place
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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 |
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West Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,276 | $800 | $1,975 |
West Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,251 | $775 | $2,803 |
West Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $805 | $3,328 |
West Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $770 | $3,800 |
West Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $570 | $1,950 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Columbia, SC
Ranked #11
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around West Columbia, SC
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Columbia?
The cheapest apartment in West Columbia is Acasa Prosper Fairways which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in West Columbia costs $1,500.
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 84 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 $422 which is $1,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Columbia.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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Written by: Trey Huguley
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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