
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in West Columbia, SC from $401 (16 Rentals)


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Siegel Select Columbia

Springwood

Broad View
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The Lady

Senate Plaza

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Bennet at BullStreet

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Berry Building
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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 | $956 | $401 | $2,037 |
| West Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $719 | $2,855 |
| West Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $450 | $3,809 |
| West Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $754 | $3,849 |
| West Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $535 | $3,522 |
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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 $875.
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 $401, while the average apartment in West Columbia costs $5,960.
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 141 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 $322 which is $5,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Columbia.
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