Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC under $1200
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Studio $749+1 bd $908+2 bd $1,101Base rent3430 Broad River, Columbia, SC 29210Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,095+1 bd $1,175+Base rent1930 Marion St., Columbia, SC 29201Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,000+2 bd $1,200+Total monthly cost200 Berryhill Rd, Columbia, SC 29210Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,0552 bd $1,174Base rent100 Fairforest Road, Columbia, SC 29212Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $8181 bd $884+2 bd $1,034+Base rent3.5 (31)716 Zimalcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29210Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $945+2 bd $1,020+Base rent5.0 (1)408 Foxfire Drive, Columbia, SC 29212Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $620+1 bd $868+2 bd $924+Base rent4.0 (32)169 Brook Pines Drive, Columbia, SC 29210Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,150+Base rent500 Gills Creek Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29209Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,040+Base rent1200 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $815+Base rent1340 Longcreek Drive, Columbia, SC 29210Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,100+2 bd $1,185+Base rent310 Ross Road, Columbia, SC 29223Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,099Total monthly cost Income restricted4.0 (1)1030 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC 29209Apply online • Pet friendly
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Rent specials Rewards1 bd $8992 bd $999Base rent7501 Brookfield Road, Columbia, SC 29223Apply online • Pet friendly -
Rent specials RewardsStudio $8991 bd $9992 bd $1,099Base rent3.0 (1)8100 Bayfield Road, Columbia, SC 29223Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $9502 bd $1,045Base rent4.0 (5)906 True Street, Columbia, SC 29209Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $8452 bd $9933 bd $1,115Base rent2617 River Drive, Columbia, SC 29201Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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1 bd $9652 bd $1,171Base rent Income restricted80 Brighton Hill Rd, Columbia, SC 29223Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $8862 bd $1,041Total monthly cost Income restricted5.0 (17)2401 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC 29209Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,0202 bd $1,175Base rent Income restricted8720 Windsor Lake Blvd, Columbia, SC 29223Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $960Base rent1600 Park Circle, Condo #1104, Columbia, SC 29201Apply online -
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $475Base rent2009 Greene Street #318, Columbia, SC 29205Apply online -
1 bd $9612 bd $937+Base rent Income restricted4.5 (46)508 Longtown Road, Columbia, SC 29229Apply online • Fitness center • Pool
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2 bd $1,019Base rent Income restricted4.0 (6)5313 Fairfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29203Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Only 1 unit left2 bd $1,200Base rent4401 Mountain Drive, Columbia, SC 29203Apply online • Air conditioner -
1 bd $8732 bd $1,0283 bd $1,154Base rent Income restricted4.0 (5)930 Ashcroft Circle, Columbia, SC 29229Apply online
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Frequently asked questions
When were prices and availability in Columbia, SC last updated?
Prices and availability in Columbia, SC were last updated on 1 Aug 2026.
What are the best apartments in Columbia, SC?
The best apartments in Columbia, SC are: The Palms 1101, The Palms on Main, The Landings at Hard Scrabble, The Palms 1101 and The Land Bank Loft Apartments.
What type of rental buildings are in Columbia, SC?
In Columbia 54% of the housing is rented out compared to 46% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 19% of Columbia's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 59% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 21% are single-family rentals.
Search for apartments in Columbia, SC under $1,200
There’s more than one way to spend $1,200 on rent in Columbia, SC, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,200 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.
The perfect $1,200 rental near you
Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Columbia, SC. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 40 apartments for rent below $1,200 in Columbia, SC for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.