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Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC under $1500

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Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC under $1500. 462 Rentals Available
  • a living room with two couches and a tv
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    500 Gills Creek Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29209
    1 BED $1,160+
    2 BEDS $1,360+
  • a large swimming pool with chairs around it
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    600 Heyward St, Columbia, SC 29201
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  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
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    800 Beatty Road, Apt. 9C, Columbia, SC 29210
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS $1,099
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  • a renovated kitchen with a marble counter top and stainless steel appliances
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    100 Bryton Trace, Columbia, SC 29210
    1 BED $899
    2 BEDS $1,049
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    3825 Hearn Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
    3 BEDS $1,225
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    310 Ross Road, Columbia, SC 29223
    1 BED $1,085+
    2 BEDS $1,163+
    3 BEDS $1,360+
  • a swimming pool with chairs around it in front of a building
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    510 Heyward St, Columbia, SC 29201
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  • the front of a brick house with a lawn and bushes
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    3303 Abingdon Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
    3 BEDS $1,450
  • a living room with a stone fireplace and a couch
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    1270 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223
    1 BED $1,218+
    2 BEDS $1,429+
  • a living room with a couch and a fireplace
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    4501 Bentley Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
    1 BED $1,011+
    2 BEDS $1,017+
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  • a small brick house with a tree in front of it
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    4209 Hileah Dr, Columbia, SC 29209
    4 BEDS $1,450
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  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a table
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    100 Rice Terrace Dr, Columbia, SC 29229
    1 BED $1,135+
    2 BEDS $1,175+
  • a small brick house with a sidewalk in front of it
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    4521 Corbett St, Columbia, SC 29209
    3 BEDS $1,250
  • a living room with a blue couch and a table
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    113 Paces Brook, Columbia, SC 29212
    1 BED $1,047+
    2 BEDS $1,404+
    3 BEDS $1,451+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a sliding glass door
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    1340 Longcreek Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
    1 BED $800+
    2 BEDS $1,150+
  • a house with the words images coming soon on top of it
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    115 Cranley Rd, Columbia, SC 29229
    3 BEDS $1,462
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    716 Zimalcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
    STUDIO $841+
    1 BED $794+
    2 BEDS $957+
  • a kitchen and living room with a couch and a table
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    2003 Greene Street, Columbia, SC 29205
    STUDIO $1,150+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    137 Roseberry Lane, Columbia, SC 29223
    1 BED $1,396
  • a living room with a kitchen and a couch
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    1401 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29201
    1 BED $1,320
  • an open living room with a pool table and a ceiling fan
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    1030 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC 29209
    1 BED $1,199
    2 BEDS $1,299
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    519 Blue Duck Lane, Columbia, SC 29210
    2 BEDS $1,499
  • a large dining room and living room with a large table and chairs
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    4824 Smallwood Rd., Columbia, SC 29223
    1 BED $1,108+
    2 BEDS $1,233+
  • an aerial view of a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    100 Fairforest Road, Columbia, SC 29212
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    2 BEDS $1,124+
    3 BEDS $1,400
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    2637 River Drive, Columbia, SC 29201
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Getting around in Columbia, SC

19 /100
Car-Dependent
29 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 19, Bike Score®: 29

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Columbia, SC last updated?

Prices and availability in Columbia, SC were last updated on 12 Apr 2026.

What are the best apartments in Columbia, SC?

The best apartments in Columbia, SC are: Hampton Greene Apartment Homes, Olympia Mills, Retreat at St. Andrews, Riverwalk Vista and 3825 Hearn Dr.

What type of rental buildings are in Columbia, SC?

In Columbia 53% of the housing is rented out compared to 47% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 17% of Columbia's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 59% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Columbia, SC under $1,500

There’s more than one way to spend $1,500 on rent in Columbia, SC, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,500 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,500 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Columbia, SC. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 72 apartments for rent below $1,500 in Columbia, SC for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.

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