$1,000
2 beds1 bath840 sqftApartment
1035 Comanchee Trail, 800 N. Lucas St, West Columbia, SC, 29169
Rentals in Columbia, SC Under $1,000/mo
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$895
2 beds1 bathApartment
818-828 Raleigh Street, West Columbia, SC, 29169
$845
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
2223-2225 Greene Street, Columbia, SC, 29205
$895
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
919-929 Jackson Avenue, Columbia, SC, 29203
$925
1 bed1 bath632 sqftApartment
3900 Bentley Drive, Columbia, SC, 29210
$925
1 bed1 bath632 sqftApartment
3900 Bentley Drive, Columbia, SC, 29210
$950
1 bed1 bathApartment
7221 Patricia Dr, Columbia, SC, 29209
$945
2 beds1 bathCondo
2549 Cherry St Apt 3, Columbia, SC, 29205
$1,000
1 bed1 bath672 sqftApartment
814 Old Manor Road, Columbia, SC, 29210
$925
2 beds1 bath840 sqftApartment
1655 S. Beltline Blvd., Columbia, SC, 29205
$1,000
1 bed1 bath651 sqftCondo
1211 Metze Road H4, Columbia, SC, 29210
$900
2 beds1 bath1,012 sqftHouse
1208 Bush River Road H9, Columbia, SC, 29210
$825
1 bed1 bath750 sqftCondo
544 Wimbledon Ct, Columbia, SC, 29210
$975
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
925-9 Glenn Street, West Columbia, SC, 29169
$975
2 beds1 bath600 sqftApartment
820-822 S. Bonham Road, Columbia, SC, 29205
$1,000
2 beds1 bath792 sqftApartment
1003 Piney Woods Rd. - Unit C, Columbia, SC, 29210
$1,000
1 bed1 bath672 sqftApartment
202 Old Manor Road, Columbia, SC, 29210
$949
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
901 Colleton St, Columbia, SC, 29203
$895
2 beds1 bath980 sqftApartment
3702 Live Oak St, Columbia, SC, 29205
$900
Studio1 bath350 sqftApartment
2322 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC, 29204
$900
Studio1 bath350 sqftApartment
2322 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC, 29204
$900
Studio1 bath350 sqftApartment
2322 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC, 29204
$900
Studio1 bath350 sqftApartment
2322 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC, 29204
$975
1 bed1 bath728 sqftApartment
504 S Beltline Blvd., Columbia, SC, 29205
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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 112 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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