Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC
Apartments Under $500
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2 bd $9463 bd $407Base rent2617 River Drive, Columbia, SC 29201Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
Apartments Under $700
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Studio $620+1 bd $849+2 bd $931+Base rent4.0 (31)169 Brook Pines Drive, Columbia, SC 29210Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Only 1 unit left2 bd $650Base rent5.0 (2)509-515 Augusta Street, West Columbia, SC 29169Apply online
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Apartments Under $800
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Studio $7001 bd $825+2 bd $1,034+Base rent3.5 (31)716 Zimalcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29210Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Apartments Under $900
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1 bd $8052 bd $1,041Base rent Income restricted5.0 (17)2401 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC 29209Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $819+3 bd $948+Base rent Income restricted4022 Ulmer Road, Columbia, SC 29209Apply online • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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1 bd $825+2 bd $1,080+Base rent1340 Longcreek Drive, Columbia, SC 29210Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $8742 bd $1,510+Total monthly cost5.0 (1)501 Pelham Drive, Columbia, SC 29209Pet friendly
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Apartments Under $1,000
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Ask for pricing4.0 (203)600 Heyward St, Columbia, SC 29201Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $950+2 bd $1,140+Base rent1200 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $960Base rent1600 Park Circle, Condo #1104, Columbia, SC 29201Apply online -
1 bd $975+2 bd $1,125+3 bd $1,425+Base rent310 Ross Road, Columbia, SC 29223Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $975+2 bd $1,095+3 bd $1,300+Base rent2805 Shadblow Lane West, Columbia, SC 29170Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Apartments Under $1,100
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Studio $1,075+1 bd $1,175+2 bd $1,500Base rent1930 Marion St., Columbia, SC 29201Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,085+2 bd $1,275+Base rent500 Gills Creek Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29209Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,0992 bd $1,224Total monthly cost Income restricted4.0 (1)1030 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC 29209Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,100+2 bd $1,620+Total monthly cost200 Berryhill Rd, Columbia, SC 29210Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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2 bd $1,150Base rent3906 Overbrook Drive, Columbia, SC 29205Pet friendly -
2 bd $1,174+Base rent100 Fairforest Road, Columbia, SC 29212Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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2 bd $1,175+3 bd $1,199+Base rent127 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC 29229Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,246+2 bd $1,359+3 bd $1,808+Base rent100 Rice Terrace Dr, Columbia, SC 29229Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,260+Base rent1155 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $1,265+Base rent4.5 (3)105 Hillpine Road, Columbia, SC 29212Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia, SC?
The price range of a cheap apartment is between $427 and $2,979.
How many cheap rentals are available in Columbia, SC on RentCafe?
There are 143 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Columbia, SC were last updated on 22 Jun 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Columbia, SC?
The average Columbia, SC cheap apartment size is 795 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 262 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 $1,504 per month so any rental south of $1,203 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Columbia, SC rents go as low as $407/mo.