$1,250
2 beds1 bath912 sqftApartment
318 Menlo Drive, Columbia, SC, 29210
Rentals in Columbia, SC Under $1,500/mo
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$1,250
2 beds1 bath912 sqftApartment
507 Menlo Drive, Columbia, SC, 29210
$1,000
1 bed1 bath672 sqftApartment
202 Old Manor Road, Columbia, SC, 29210
$1,300
3 beds2 bathsHouse
700 Kawana Road, Columbia, SC, 29205
$1,130
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
901 Colleton St, Columbia, SC, 29203
$1,295
3 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
901 Colleton St, Columbia, SC, 29203
$949
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
901 Colleton St, Columbia, SC, 29203
$1,485
2 beds2 baths1,186 sqftApartment
325 Spears Creek Church Road, Elgin, SC, 29045
$1,405
2 beds2 baths1,089 sqftApartment
811 Polo Road, Columbia, SC, 29223
$1,050
2 beds1 bath800 sqftHouse
2833 Wesley Dr, Columbia, SC, 29204
$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
$1,075
2 beds1.5 baths950 sqftApartment
1300 Johnson Ave, Columbia, SC, 29203
$1,395
2 beds2 baths1,050 sqftHouse
2913 English Avenue, Columbia, SC, 29204
$1,025
2 beds1 bath912 sqftCondo
1402 Old Manor Road, Columbia, SC, 29210
$1,425
2 beds2 baths1,130 sqftApartment
6530 Davidson Road N1, Columbia, SC, 29209
$1,425
2 beds2 baths1,130 sqftApartment
6530 Davidson Road B8, Columbia, SC, 29209
$1,425
2 beds2 baths1,130 sqftApartment
6530 Davidson Road M5, Columbia, SC, 29209
$1,300
2 beds1 bath820 sqftApartment
1230 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
$1,200
2 beds1.5 bathsCondo
3700 Bush River Road Unit F-4, Columbia, SC, 29210
$975
1 bed1 bath728 sqftApartment
504 S Beltline Blvd., Columbia, SC, 29205
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Columbia, SC
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Columbia inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Columbia.
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Rentals Under $1,500 Near Columbia, SC
Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Columbia, SC
Rentler currently shows 354 rentals in Columbia priced under $1,500. 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 $1,500 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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