$795
1 bed1 bath598 sqftApartment
1426 Platt Springs Rd. 1426 #A - #J, West Columbia, SC, 29169
Rentals in Columbia, SC Under $1,000/mo
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$1,000
2 beds1 bath1,036 sqftHouse
920 King St, Columbia, SC, 29205
$1,000
2 beds1.5 baths864 sqftApartment
3606 Medical Drive, Columbia, SC, 29203
$925
2 beds1 bath700 sqftApartment
1416 - 1418 Kinderway Ave, Columbia, SC, 29203
$900
Studio1 bath350 sqftApartment
2322 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC, 29204
$999
1 bed1 bath748 sqftApartment
1000 Watermark PL, Columbia, SC, 29210
$950
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
1403/1405/1407 McArthur Avenue, Columbia, SC, 29204
$995
2 beds1 bath1,080 sqftApartment
508 Deerwood Street, Columbia, SC, 29205
$950
2 beds1 bath619 sqftHouse
1227 Barnwell St #4, Columbia, SC, 29201
$875
2 beds1 bath980 sqftCondo
69 Lexington Drive E-1, West Columbia, SC, 29170
$760
1 bed1 bathApartment
1929 Bluff Rd Unit 74, Columbia, SC, 29201
$1,000
2 beds1 bath792 sqftApartment
1007 Piney Woods Rd., Columbia, SC, 29210
$845
2 beds1 bath870 sqftHouse
614 C North St, West Columbia, SC, 29169
$950
2 beds1 bath750 sqftApartment
2508 Laurel St., Columbia, SC, 29204
$995
2 beds1 bath1,100 sqftApartment
1208 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC, 29210
$925
Studio1 bath550 sqftApartment
4425 E. Chapel Dr., Columbia, SC, 29205
$895
2 beds1 bath1,000 sqftApartment
3628 C Live Oak St, Columbia, SC, 29205
$895
2 beds1 bath980 sqftApartment
3700 Live Oak Drive, Colmbia, SC, 29205
$850
2 beds1 bath750 sqftApartment
3700 West Avenue, Columbia, SC, 29203
$750
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
3700 West Avenue, Columbia, SC, 29203
$950
1 bed1 bath543 sqftApartment
100 Riverbend Dr, West Columbia, SC, 29169
$1,000
2 beds1.5 baths864 sqftApartment
3606 Medical Drive, Columbia, SC, 29203
$850
2 beds1 bath950 sqftApartment
1013-1015 Munsen Springs Drive, Columbia, SC, 29209
$899
Studio1 bath557 sqftApartment
7648 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia, SC, 29209
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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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