Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Columbia, SC from $400 with Washer/Dryer (55 Rentals)

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property at 1826 Burnham St

$1,400

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$1,400
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1826 Burnham St

West ColumbiaSC29169

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property at 629 Kentucky St

$1,150

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$1,150
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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629 Kentucky St, Unit B

629 Kentucky St
ColumbiaSC29201
property at 2901 Park St

$1,175 - $2,350

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2901 Park St

ColumbiaSC29201

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Stoneridge Senior Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge Senior Village

151 Moore Hopkins LnColumbia, SC 29210
Senior Living
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Grove at St. Andrews
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grove at St. Andrews

716 Zimalcrest DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Olympia Mills
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Mills

600 Heyward StColumbia, SC 29201
Student Housing

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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 $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 85 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 $320 which is $2,880 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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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