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Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC under $800

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  • Rent specials 10 units available
    Studio $789+
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    Grove At St Andrews

    716 Zimalcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    Studio $790+
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    Cypress Run

    3430 Broad River, Columbia, SC 29210
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $475
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    2009 Greene Street

    2009 Greene Street #318, Columbia, SC 29205
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When were prices and availability in Columbia, SC last updated?

Prices and availability in Columbia, SC were last updated on 26 Oct 2026.

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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 $800

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