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Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC under $1300

Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC under $1300. 300 Rentals Available
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,297+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1155 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,259+
    Base rent
    4.0 (16)
    100 Rice Terrace Dr, Columbia, SC 29229
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 24 units available
    Studio $750
    1 bd $1,096+
    Base rent
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    1930 Marion St., Columbia, SC 29201
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 17 units available
    Studio $749+
    1 bd $908+
    2 bd $1,101+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3430 Broad River, Columbia, SC 29210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 12 units available
    1 bd $1,100+
    2 bd $1,200+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    200 Berryhill Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,297+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1155 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,055
    2 bd $1,174+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    100 Fairforest Road, Columbia, SC 29212
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Studio $1,275+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (1)
    2003 Greene Street, Columbia, SC 29205
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  • 1 bd $995
    2 bd $1,020+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    408 Foxfire Drive, Columbia, SC 29212
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  • Rent specials
    Studio $620+
    1 bd $888+
    2 bd $973+
    Base rent
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    4.0 (32)
    169 Brook Pines Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 1 bd $1,190+
    Base rent
    500 Gills Creek Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29209
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $1,175
    3 bd $1,279+
    Base rent
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    127 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC 29229
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  • 1 bd $1,105+
    2 bd $1,250+
    Base rent
    1200 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,095+
    2 bd $1,205+
    Base rent
    310 Ross Road, Columbia, SC 29223
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $812+
    2 bd $1,295+
    Base rent
    1340 Longcreek Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,171+
    Base rent
    1800 Killian Lakes Drive, Columbia, SC 29203
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials 6 units available
    1 bd $1,099
    2 bd $1,199
    Total monthly cost Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (1)
    1030 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC 29209
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 7501 Brookfield Road 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $899
    2 bd $999
    Base rent
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    7501 Brookfield Road, Columbia, SC 29223
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  • 8100 Bayfield Road Studio-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    1 bd $999
    2 bd $1,099
    3 bd $1,249
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (1)
    8100 Bayfield Road, Columbia, SC 29223
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  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $950
    2 bd $1,045
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (5)
    906 True Street, Columbia, SC 29209
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  • 1 bd $845
    2 bd $993
    3 bd $1,115
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2617 River Drive, Columbia, SC 29201
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $886
    2 bd $1,041
    Total monthly cost Income restricted
    2401 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC 29209
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 32 units available
    1 bd $1,020
    2 bd $1,175
    Base rent Income restricted
    8720 Windsor Lake Blvd, Columbia, SC 29223
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 19 units available
    1 bd $1,250+
    2 bd $1,295+
    Base rent Income restricted
    751 Mallet Hill Road, Columbia, SC 29223
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 12 units available
    1 bd $965
    2 bd $1,171
    Base rent Income restricted
    80 Brighton Hill Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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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 13 Aug 2026.

What are the best apartments in Columbia, SC?
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.

Renting apartments in Columbia, SC under $1,300

Searching for apartments for rent in Columbia, SC under $1,300 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Columbia, SC, where the average rent is $1,171 per month, there are 300 units available for less than $1,300. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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