$1,000
2 beds1 bath1,036 sqftHouse
920 King St, Columbia, SC, 29205
Rentals in Columbia, SC Under $1,000/mo
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$995
2 beds1 bath764 sqftCondo
3300 Margrave Road Unit B, Columbia, SC, 29203
$385
2 beds1 bathCondo
525 Alcott Drive #525, Columbia, SC, 29203
$855
3 beds2 bathsCondo
1401 Longcreek Drive #1401, Columbia, SC, 29210
$860
2 beds2 bathsCondo
18 Berryhill Rd #18, Columbia, SC, 29210
$752
2 beds1 bathCondo
3700 N. Main St #3700, Columbia, SC, 29203
$868
2 beds2 bathsCondo
501 Pelham Dr. #501, Columbia, SC, 29209
$800
3 beds2 baths1,529 sqftHouse
111 Ironcrest Way Room #2, Columbia, SC, 29212
$800
3 beds2.5 baths1,700 sqftHouse
25 Willow Hurst Court, Columbia, SC, 29209
$975
2 beds1 bath1,100 sqftCondo
1208 Bush River Road H-12, Columbia, SC, 29210
$975
2 beds1 bath1,100 sqftCondo
1208 Bush River Road H-1, Columbia, SC, 29210
$925
2 beds1 bath867 sqftHouse
3800 Plowden Rd Unit A2, Columbia, SC, 29205
$900
1 bed1 bath649 sqftHouse
1304 Suber Street Unit B, Columbia, SC, 29205
$1,000
2 beds1.5 baths864 sqftCondo
3606 Medical Dr Unit B, Columbia, SC, 29203
$925
2 beds1.5 baths900 sqftCondo
114 Villa Ct A, West Columbia, SC, 29170
$950
1 bed1 bath858 sqftHouse
1906 Lorick Street, Cayce, SC, 29033
$975
1 bed1 bath1,100 sqftCondo
1002 Village Creek Drive, Columbia, SC, 29210
$950
2 beds1.5 baths950 sqftHouse
142 C Villas Court, West Columbia, SC, 29170
$825
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
Kilbourne Apartments units 9-12, Columbia, SC, 29205
$1,000
1 bed1 bath675 sqftApartment
230 S. Gregg Street, Columbia, SC, 29205
$895
2 beds1.5 bathsHouse
1057 Mt Elon Church Rd, Hopkins, SC, 29061
$850
2 beds1 bath767 sqftApartment
566 North Brown Street, West Columbia, SC, 29169
$975
1 bed1 bath850 sqftApartment
3900 Bentley Drive, Columbia, SC, 29210
$925
1 bed1 bath632 sqftApartment
3900 Bentley Drive, Columbia, SC, 29210
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,000 in Columbia, SC
Rentals under $1,000 per month in Columbia often include studios, one-bedrooms, and select two-bedrooms in older buildings or farther from premium retail corridors. Use filters for property type and pet policy to avoid surprises, and compare total monthly cost including utilities and parking fees. Inventory under $1,000 in Columbia turns over quickly — save searches and apply promptly when a fit appears.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,000 in Columbia, SC
Rentler currently shows 111 rentals in Columbia priced under $1,000. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,000 price point in Columbia, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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