Cheap Homes for Rent in West Columbia, SC from $845 (58 Rentals)

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property at 1100 Skyland Dr
$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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1100 Skyland Dr, Unit K4

1100 Skyland Dr
ColumbiaSC29210
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property at 1208 Bush River Rd
$950 - $1,100
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1208 Bush River Rd

ColumbiaSC29210

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property at 1211 Metze Rd
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1211 Metze Rd, Unit B8

1211 Metze Rd
ColumbiaSC29210
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property at 1208 Bush River Rd
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1208 Bush River Rd, Unit A4

1208 Bush River Rd
ColumbiaSC29210
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property at 129 Hendrix St
$1,100
2 Bedroom Rentals
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129 Hendrix St

West ColumbiaSC29169
property at 1705 Grays Inn Rd
$1,120

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Base Rent$1,120

Total Monthly Price$1,120
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1705 Grays Inn Rd

ColumbiaSC29210
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property at 1613 Ashford Ln
$1,135

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Base Rent$1,135

Total Monthly Price$1,135
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1613 Ashford Ln

ColumbiaSC29210
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property at 629 Kentucky St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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629 Kentucky St, Unit B

629 Kentucky St
ColumbiaSC29201
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West Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Columbia, SC

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the West Columbia, SC area range in price from $401 to $5,500 with an overall median price of $1,486. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for West Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Gaston Swansea$1,486$401473

Cheapest Available West Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Siegel Select Columbia in the Skyland Estates neighborhood priced from $401. Benton Crossing I in the Eau Claire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $446. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio,1BA$401
Benton Crossing I3 Bdrm A3BR,2BA$446
Broad View0x1Studio,1BA$649
Springwood0x1Studio,1BA$649
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$721
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$775
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
Boulder CreekA1-Congaree1BR,1BA$799
Grove at St AndrewsE1Studio,1BA$818
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$827

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Columbia, SC

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Columbia area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Model at Acasa Windridge Townhomes in the in the Riverside Forest neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value West Columbia apartment is the 3x2.5 Model at Acasa Rivercrest starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Skyland Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Acasa Windridge Townhomes2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.13
Acasa Rivercrest3x2.53BR,2BA$1.13
Garo Lexington Green2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.90
Bent Tree Apartments2 Bed 2 BathBent Tree Apartments2BR,2BA$0.97
Acasa Tropical Ridge2X22BR,2BA$0.93
Ashland CommonsThe Mahogany2BR,2BA$1.14
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.87
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio ,1BA$0.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in West Columbia?

There are currently 232 Apartments for Rent in West Columbia, SC with pricing that ranges from $401 to $5,500. There are also 156 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Columbia ranging from $845 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Columbia ranges from $845 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,749.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Columbia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Columbia range from $649 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $3,530. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,397 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $460.

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