Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC under $1500
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1 bd $1,297+Base rent1155 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,359+1 bd $1,369+Base rent1401 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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1 bd $1,406+2 bd $1,458+Base rent5.0 (4)1270 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,319+2 bd $1,249+Base rent4.5 (7)250 Crossbow Drive, Columbia, SC 29212Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,170+1 bd $1,406+Base rent4.0 (8)383 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201Apply online • Pet friendly
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2 bd $1,369+Total monthly cost4.0 (12)500 Harbison Blvd., Columbia, SC 29212Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,297+Base rent1155 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,486+Base rent4.5 (28)325 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201Apply online • Pet friendly
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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 $1,100+2 bd $1,275+Total monthly cost200 Berryhill Rd, Columbia, SC 29210Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,075+1 bd $1,175+2 bd $1,417Base rent1930 Marion St., Columbia, SC 29201Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $759+1 bd $908+2 bd $1,049+Base rent3430 Broad River, Columbia, SC 29210Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,209+2 bd $1,344+Base rent100 Rice Terrace Dr, Columbia, SC 29229Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,500Base rent4.5 (1)1813 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201Apply online
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1 bd $1,0552 bd $1,174+Base rent100 Fairforest Road, Columbia, SC 29212Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,275+Base rent3.0 (1)2003 Greene Street, Columbia, SC 29205Apply 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 $1,449+Base rent4.5 (12)137 Roseberry Lane, Columbia, SC 29223Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $9602 bd $1,010+3 bd $1,225+Base rent5.0 (1)408 Foxfire Drive, Columbia, SC 29212Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,495+Base rent5.0 (1)2038 Lake Murray Blvd., Columbia, SC 29212Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
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Studio $620+1 bd $851+2 bd $935+Base rent4.0 (32)169 Brook Pines Drive, Columbia, SC 29210Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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2 bd $1,399+Base rent2637 River Drive, Columbia, SC 29201Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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1 bd $1,410+Base rent600 Greenlawn Dr, Columbia, SC 29209Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,356+1 bd $1,479+Base rent1310 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,040+2 bd $1,170+3 bd $1,405+Base rent310 Ross Road, Columbia, SC 29223Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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When were prices and availability in Columbia, SC last updated?
Prices and availability in Columbia, SC were last updated on 11 Jul 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 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 $1,500
Searching for apartments for rent in Columbia, SC under $1,500 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 $1,471 per month, there are 515 units available for less than $1,500. 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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