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Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC under $1300

Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC under $1300. 389 Rentals Available
389 Rentals Available

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  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,297+
    Base rent
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    1155 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 13 units available
    1 bd $1,211+
    Base rent
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    5.0 (4)
    1270 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 7 units available
    Studio $1,170+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (8)
    383 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 10 units available
    2 bd $1,249+
    Base rent
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    4.5 (7)
    250 Crossbow Drive, Columbia, SC 29212
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 26 units available
    Studio $700
    1 bd $825+
    2 bd $1,034+
    Base rent
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    3.5 (31)
    716 Zimalcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,297+
    Base rent
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    1155 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 14 units available
    1 bd $1,284+
    2 bd $1,300+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    200 Berryhill Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 25 units available
    Studio $992+
    1 bd $1,175+
    Base rent
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    1930 Marion St., Columbia, SC 29201
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 14 units available
    Studio $749+
    1 bd $908+
    2 bd $1,049+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3430 Broad River, Columbia, SC 29210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,215+
    Base rent
    100 Rice Terrace Dr, Columbia, SC 29229
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    2 bd $1,174+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    100 Fairforest Road, Columbia, SC 29212
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 6 units available
    1 bd $1,099
    2 bd $1,224
    Total monthly cost Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (1)
    1030 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC 29209
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $960
    2 bd $1,010+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    408 Foxfire Drive, Columbia, SC 29212
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    Studio $620+
    1 bd $839+
    2 bd $883+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (31)
    169 Brook Pines Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,125+
    Base rent
    500 Gills Creek Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29209
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $915+
    2 bd $1,145+
    Base rent
    1200 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,075+
    2 bd $1,120+
    Base rent
    310 Ross Road, Columbia, SC 29223
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $1,175+
    3 bd $1,229+
    Base rent
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    127 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC 29229
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $845+
    2 bd $1,135+
    Base rent
    1340 Longcreek Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,249+
    Base rent
    1800 Killian Lakes Drive, Columbia, SC 29203
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $999
    2 bd $1,099
    Base rent
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    3.0 (1)
    8100 Bayfield Road, Columbia, SC 29223
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $899
    2 bd $999
    3 bd $1,249
    Base rent
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    7501 Brookfield Road, Columbia, SC 29223
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $950
    2 bd $1,145
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (5)
    906 True Street, Columbia, SC 29209
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $845
    2 bd $993
    3 bd $446
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2617 River Drive, Columbia, SC 29201
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $1,175+
    2 bd $1,265+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (3)
    105 Hillpine Road, Columbia, SC 29212
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
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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 Jul 2026.

What are the best apartments in Columbia, SC?
What type of rental buildings are in Columbia, SC?

In Columbia, 54% of the residents are renting compared to 46% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 19% of Columbia's rentals, 59% are small-scale complexes with under 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 $1,240 per month, there are 389 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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