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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC

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  • Apartments Under $700

  • New Units Available
    Studio $620+
    1 bd $860+
    2 bd $931+
    Base rent
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    Brook Pines

    4.0 (32)
    169 Brook Pines Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $650
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    509-515 Augusta Street

    5.0 (2)
    509-515 Augusta Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
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  • Apartments Under $900

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $847+
    2 bd $1,280+
    Base rent
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    The Waterford Apartment Homes

    1340 Longcreek Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

  • Apartments Under $1,000

  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Olympia Mills

    4.0 (204)
    600 Heyward St, Columbia, SC 29201
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 2 bd $929+
    3 bd $948+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Madison Station

    4022 Ulmer Road, Columbia, SC 29209
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials 22 units available
    Studio $950+
    1 bd $1,195+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Dylan

    1930 Marion St., Columbia, SC 29201
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $960
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1600 Park Circle

    1600 Park Circle, Condo #1104, Columbia, SC 29201
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  • Apartments Under $1,100

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,055
    2 bd $1,174+
    3 bd $1,450
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Lory Of Harbison

    100 Fairforest Road, Columbia, SC 29212
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,099
    2 bd $1,224
    Total monthly cost Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Avalon Place

    4.0 (1)
    1030 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC 29209
    Apply online • Pet friendly

  • Apartments Under $1,200

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,100+
    2 bd $1,450+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Peachtree Place

    200 Berryhill Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $1,145+
    2 bd $1,195+
    3 bd $1,370+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Gable Hill Apartment Homes

    310 Ross Road, Columbia, SC 29223
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    2 bd $1,175+
    3 bd $1,249+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Wildewood South

    127 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC 29229
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

  • Apartments Under $1,300

  • New Units Available
    2 bd $1,200+
    3 bd $1,490+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Forestbrook Apartments And Townhomes

    2805 Shadblow Lane West, Columbia, SC 29170
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 16 units available
    1 bd $1,204+
    2 bd $1,246+
    3 bd $1,891+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Rice Terrace Apartments And Townhomes

    4.0 (16)
    100 Rice Terrace Dr, Columbia, SC 29229
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $1,205+
    2 bd $1,230+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    St. Andrews Commons Apartment Homes

    1200 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available
    1 bd $1,235+
    2 bd $1,525+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

    500 Gills Creek Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29209
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 2 bd $1,270+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    West Winds Townhomes

    4.5 (3)
    105 Hillpine Road, Columbia, SC 29212
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    The Palms On Main

    1155 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201
    Pet friendly
  • 17-2-city

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia, SC?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $847 and $3,187.

How many cheap rentals are available in Columbia, SC on RentCafe?

There are 86 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Columbia, SC were last updated on 12 Sep 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Columbia, SC?

The average Columbia, SC cheap apartment size is 767 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Columbia, SC?

Cheap apartments in Columbia, SC are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Columbia, SC?

A cheap apartment in Columbia, SC offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Columbia, SC? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Columbia, SC has never been easier. We feature 180 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Columbia, SC average. What is a cheap rent in Columbia, SC? The average apartment rent in Columbia is $1,507 per month so any rental south of $1,206 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Columbia, SC rents go as low as $620/mo.