Apartments for Rent in Outer East Central
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            Price Drop. $150 Off2 BEDS$1,019+3 BEDS$1,299+4 BEDS$1,699+
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            1 BED$1,095+2 BEDS$1,150+Ravenwood Hills4215 Bethel Church Rd, Columbia, SC 29206
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             STUDIO$892+1 BED$952+2 BEDS$1,024+3 BEDS$1,539+ STUDIO$892+1 BED$952+2 BEDS$1,024+3 BEDS$1,539+Towers at Forest Acres2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
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             1 BED$902+2 BEDS$1,007+3 BEDS$1,092+ 1 BED$902+2 BEDS$1,007+3 BEDS$1,092+The Landings at Forest Acres3431 Covenant Rd, Columbia, SC 29204
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             1 BEDCall for Rent 1 BEDCall for RentOgden Apartments1612 Ogden St, Columbia, SC 29204
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             3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,650 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,6503319 Pine Belt Rd3319 Pine Belt Rd, Columbia, SC 29204
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             4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,000 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,0001701 York Dr1701 York Dr, Columbia, SC 29204
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            Looking For Cheaper Options?Explore the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbia
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            3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,5503319 Brookwood Ct3319 Brookwood Ct, Columbia, SC 29204
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            2 BEDS, 1 BATH$9751915 Tall Pines Cir Unit C1915 Tall Pines Cir, Columbia, SC 29205
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             STUDIO, 1 BATH$900 STUDIO, 1 BATH$9002322 Two Notch Rd2322 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204
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             3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$1,790 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$1,7904443 Bethel Church Rd4443 Bethel Church Rd, Columbia, SC 29206
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             5 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,200 5 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,200303 King St303 King St, Columbia, SC 29205
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             4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,250 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,2503605 Moss Ave3605 Moss Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
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            3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,29523 Graymont Cir23 Graymont Cir, Columbia, SC 29205
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            2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$9501211 Walcott St1211 Walcott St, Columbia, SC 29201
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            3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,5951808 Lowder Dr1808 Lowder Dr, Columbia, SC 29204
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            2 BEDS, 1 BATH$850320 S Beltline Blvd320 S Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
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            4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,0001701 York Dr1701 York Dr, Columbia, SC 29204
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            2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,900619 King St619 King St, Columbia, SC 29205
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            STUDIO, 1 BATH$9002322 Two Notch Rd2322 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204
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            3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$1,7944443 Bethel Church Rd4443 Bethel Church Rd, Columbia, SC 29206
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            2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,6951825 St Julian Pl1825 St Julian Pl, Columbia, SC 29204
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            3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,2501412 Bonner Ave1412 Bonner Ave, Columbia, SC 29204
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             3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,400 3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,4002624 Marling Dr2624 Marling Dr, Columbia, SC 29204
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             3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$2,300 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$2,300600 Woodrow St600 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205
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            3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,125Charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath All-Brick Bunga...3004 Exmoor Rd, Columbia, SC 29204
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            1 BED, 1 BATH$945One bedroom in quiet Rosewood3938 Eureka St, Columbia, SC 29205
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            2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,295Spacious Forest Acres Condo!3600 Chateau Dr, Columbia, SC 29204
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            3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,35035 Graymont Cir35 Graymont Cir, Columbia, SC 29205
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            3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,395Forest Acres1732 Boyer Dr, Columbia, SC 29204
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            2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,375Updated Rosewood home!513 Howard St, Columbia, SC 29205
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            2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,750Charming 2-bedroom Condo- Old Shandon705 Maple St, Columbia, SC 29205
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            3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$2,999Renovated home in Forest Acres for rent!4020 Hanson Ave, Columbia, SC 29204
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            2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,3752208 Kingswood Dr2208 Kingswood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205
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            4 BEDS, 3 BATHS$2,10032 Vera Cir32 Vera Cir, Columbia, SC 29204
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            3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,5001519 Fanning1519 Fanning, Columbia, SC 29204
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            2 BEDS, 1 BATH$8953908 Maurice St3908 Maurice St, Columbia, SC 29204
Columbia at a Glance
Outer East Central Neighborhood
Outer East Central, a large neighborhood in Columbia, South Carolina, is located on the east side of the University of South Carolina. The neighborhoods in Outer East Central include Shandon, Rosewood, Heathwood, Highland Park, Woodhill Estates, and Old Shandon. Rent in Outer East Central and you’ll have easy access to the university as well as Williams-Brice Stadium, the South Carolina State Fairgrounds, and Downtown Columbia.
The neighborhood of Shandon is a historic part of a city that treasures its history. The Confederate Relic Room and Museum has been operating since 1895, showcasing confederate history. The Fort Jackson Museum showcases more than 200 years of history at Fort Jackson, the largest training center for the US army, with more than 50 percent of all soldiers passing through the gates.
Columbia is home to the Gamecocks of the University of South Carolina, where they play football in the SEC. Williams-Bryce Stadium can be quite a loud place on game day Saturday. Tickets are hard to come by, but the viewing parties are everywhere as the whole town gets behind the team.
Owens Field Skate Park is a skateboarding facility and disc golf park. Sarge Frye Field is a part of historical University of South Carolina. Other area parks include Bates, Hollywood, Ben Arnold, and Oakhurst. Walkers, pet owners, and residents enjoy family activities, picnics, and sports games in these city recreational facilities.
The historic Columbia House Museum, the State House, and the Governor’s Mansion are all a short drive into the surrounding region. The Elmwood Park Historic District, the Congaree River, and several parks help make Outer East Central a terrific place to live. The River Walk has natural trails, greenways, small businesses, and the picturesque outdoors.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbia
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Skyview Terrace 625 Sq Ft $884/mo
- Emerald Valley 626 Sq Ft $891/mo
- Riverside Park 618 Sq Ft $914/mo
- Landmark at Pine Court 753 Sq Ft $943/mo
- Bentley at Broad River 753 Sq Ft $943/mo
- Mill at Broad River 753 Sq Ft $943/mo
- Cherokee Gardens 646 Sq Ft $944/mo
- Regency Park 650 Sq Ft $961/mo
- Far North Columbia 757 Sq Ft $968/mo
- Springwood Lake Development 680 Sq Ft $984/mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Columbia $1,262/mo
- West Columbia $1,531/mo
- Cayce $1,700/mo
- Blythewood $1,402/mo
- Elgin $1,268/mo
- Irmo $1,614/mo
- Lexington $1,458/mo
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