
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Columbia, SC from $401 with Washer/Dryer (58 Rentals)
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815 Raleigh St

505 B Ave

Forestbrook Apartments and Townhomes

Lexington Place Apartments

1415 Augusta Rd

Granby Oaks Apartments

4026 Calvary Rd, Unit A

122 Miranda Rd

Woodbine Park Apartments
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409 9th St

Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments

Acasa Tropical Ridge

Boulder Creek

Riverwalk Vista

Grove at St Andrews

The Waterford Apartment Homes

Autumn Ridge

The Hollows

Tamarind at Stoneridge
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Bent Tree Apartments

Woodland Village Apartments

Reserve at River Walk

Landmark at Pine Court

Briargate

Acasa Vista Towers

Acasa Rivercrest

Stone Ridge Apartments

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Gleneagle Apartment Homes

Ashland Commons
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Peachtree Place

1211 Metze Rd, Unit B8

1208 Bush River Rd, Unit A4

1321 Lofts

1705 Grays Inn Rd

1613 Ashford Ln

The Babcock

629 Kentucky St, Unit B

Acasa Windridge Townhomes

St. Andrews Commons Apartment Homes
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Broad River Trace

Canalside Lofts

3028 Richfield Dr

517 Riverside Ln

622 Kentucky St

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1906 Greene St, Unit 1906 Greene St

Hampton House

The Lady

1525 Atlantic Dr

NOMA Flats
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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.
Expert Rental Resources
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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.

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
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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