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property at 1600 Park Cir

$850 - $1,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201

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property at 1100 Skyland Dr

$1,195 - $1,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1100 Skyland Dr

ColumbiaSC29210
property at 1211 Metze Rd

$1,100 - $1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1211 Metze Rd

ColumbiaSC29210

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property at 4021 Platt Springs Rd

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4021 Platt Springs Rd

West ColumbiaSC29170

West Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Columbia, SC

Pricing Updated: 03/12/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Gaston Swansea$8,000$795253

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. Grove at St. Andrews in the Riverside Forest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $824. 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
Grove at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$824
Autumn Ridge1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge1BR,1BA$835
Springwood0x1Studio,1BA$850
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$855
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$855
Stoneridge Senior Village1 Bdroom1BR,1BA$863
The HollowsAspen1BR,1BA$869
Boulder CreekCongaree1BR,1BA$895
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Columbia, SC

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Columbia area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value West Columbia apartment is the 3 Bed / 2 Bath – Renovated Model at Gleneagle Apartment Homes starting at $1,525 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Irmo 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.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.89
Gleneagle Apartment Homes3 Bed / 2 Bath – Renovated3BR,2BA$1.14
Waters At LongcreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
815 Raleigh St2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.10
139 Calvin Ct, Unit C139 Calvin Ct2BR,1BA$0.95
546 Shull St, Unit A546 Shull St2BR,1BA$1.16
The Farrington1A1BR,1BA$1.09
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.08
Stoneridge Senior Village1 Bdroom1BR,1BA$1.14
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 228 Apartments for Rent in West Columbia, SC with pricing that ranges from $401 to $4,818. There are also 141 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Columbia ranging from $795 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 $795 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,470.

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 $799 to $3,849, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,096 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $530.

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