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211 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201 -
Price Drop. $124 OffSTUDIO$750+1 BED$1,175+2 BEDS$1,500+The Dylan
1930 Marion St, Columbia, SC 29201 -
Rent Special|1 BED$1,340+2 BEDS$834+3 BEDS$754+Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium
1 Catawba Cir, Columbia, SC 29201 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$795Renovated two bedroom near Harden Street - 50% off!
2718 Howell Ct, Columbia, SC 29203 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$7952223-2225 Greene Street - Inside CoC - R11409-17-07 Unit 2223
2223-2225 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$850Upstairs two-bedroom apartment. 50% off first month's rent!
2105 Grove St, Columbia, SC 29203 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$9251600 Park Cir Unit 608
1600 Park Cir, Columbia, SC 29201 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$925
1600 Park Cir Unit 505
1600 Park Cir, Columbia, SC 29201 -
Exceptional Value|STUDIO$950+1 BED$1,150+2 BEDS$1,300+Cornell Arms Apartments
1230 Pendleton St, Columbia, SC 29201 -
1 BED$950+2 BEDS$1,100+Stone Ridge Apartments
1000 Watermark Pl, Columbia, SC 29210 -
2 BEDS$993Benton Crossing
2617 River Dr, Columbia, SC 29201 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,000
sgreg230 Unit 1/2B
230 S Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29205 -
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,0251814 Greene St
1814 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29201 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,0301227 Barnwell St
1227 Barnwell St, Columbia, SC 29201 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,0501219 Elmwood Ave
1219 Elmwood Ave, Columbia, SC 29201 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,0501227 Barnwell St
1227 Barnwell St, Columbia, SC 29201 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,0501600 Park Cir
1600 Park Cir, Columbia, SC 29201 -
1 BED$1,729+2 BEDS$1,209+3 BEDS$1,129+4 BEDS$1,064+Hub Columbia
1426 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,0751600 Park Cir Unit 1210
1600 Park Cir, Columbia, SC 29201 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,075
Cozy 2 Bedroom Home with Large Yard | Move-In Ready Unit B
3300 Margrave Rd, Columbia, SC 29203 -
Good Value|1 BED$1,080+2 BEDS$1,250+3 BEDS$1,480+Acasa Vista Towers
900 Vista Towers Dr, Columbia, SC 29201 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,100shard312 Unit 314
312-314 South Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29205 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,100spick207 Unit 207
207-209 S Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29205 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,1001618 Heyward Unit 1618
1618-1618 Heyward St, Columbia, SC 29205 -
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Rent Special1 BED$1,132+2 BEDS$1,205+3 BEDS$1,358+River Ridge
3638 Falling Springs Rd, Columbia, SC 29203 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,150Base Rent$1,150Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,150629 Kentucky St Unit B
629 Kentucky St, Columbia, SC 29201 -
Price Drop. $200 Off|STUDIO$1,168+1 BED$1,199+2 BEDS$1,631+Main Street Living
1604 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201 -
STUDIO$1,168+1 BED$1,211+2 BEDS$1,734+Kress Building
1502 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201 -
STUDIO$1,168+1 BED$1,199+2 BEDS$1,631+Berry Building
1600-1608 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,2002002 Greene St
2002 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,200Charming 1-Bedroom Apartment Over Garage for Rent!
2222 Rembert St, Columbia, SC 29201 -
1 BED$1,215+2 BEDS$1,365+3 BEDS$1,545+Broad River Trace
551 Riverhill Cir, Columbia, SC 29210 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,2501600 Park Cir
1600 Park Cir, Columbia, SC 29201 -
Good ValueSTUDIO$1,252+1 BED$1,361+2 BEDS$1,487+3 BEDS$2,143+Canalside Lofts
383 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201
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Columbia at a Glance
Cheap Apartments in Downtown Columbia Neighborhood in Columbia, SC
When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Columbia, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Columbia.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 144 cheap apartments available in Downtown Columbia, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbia
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Far North Columbia 722 Sq Ft $987/mo
- St Andrews 700 Sq Ft $1,058/mo
- Hopkins Suburban 705 Sq Ft $1,178/mo
- Fort Jackson 880 Sq Ft $1,274/mo
- Laurel Hill 822 Sq Ft $1,288/mo
- Rosewood 684 Sq Ft $1,302/mo
- Wildewood 838 Sq Ft $1,356/mo
- Northeast Arcadia Lakes 798 Sq Ft $1,361/mo
- Irmo-Seven Oaks 813 Sq Ft $1,404/mo
- Outer East Central 620 Sq Ft $1,404/mo
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