$385
2 beds1 bathCondo
525 Alcott Drive #525, Columbia, SC, 29203
Rentals in Columbia, SC Under $1,500/mo
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$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
$1,017
4 beds2 bathsCondo
401 Columbiana Drive #401, Columbia, SC, 29212
$868
2 beds2 bathsCondo
501 Pelham Dr. #501, Columbia, SC, 29209
$1,025
2 beds1 bath984 sqftCondo
105 Thornwell Court UNIT G, Columbia, SC, 29205
$1,300
4 beds2 baths1,422 sqftHouse
1304 Mount Vernon Street, Columbia, SC, 29203
$850
1 bed1 bath800 sqftHouse
2228 Harper St, Columbia, SC, 29204
$1,125
2 beds1.5 baths1,196 sqftHouse
308 Percival Rd Unit 1404, Columbia, SC, 29206
$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
$1,017
4 beds2 bathsCondo
401 Columbiana Drive #401, Columbia, SC, 29212
$868
2 beds2 bathsCondo
501 Pelham Dr. #501, Columbia, SC, 29209
$1,195
2 beds1 bath950 sqftHouse
1001 Beaufort Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
$1,100
2 beds1 bathCondo
528 Jasper Street, West Columbia, SC, 29169
$1,350
4 beds1 bath1,140 sqftHouse
532 Calvary Drive, Columbia, SC, 29203
$1,395
2 beds1 bath1,080 sqftHouse
2210 College Street, Columbia, SC, 29205
$1,395
3 beds2 baths1,360 sqftHouse
308 Percival Rd Unit 1403, Columbia, SC, 29206
$1,000
2 beds1.5 baths864 sqftCondo
3606 Medical Dr Unit C Unit C, Columbia, SC, 29203
$1,000
2 beds1 bath1,036 sqftHouse
920 King St, Columbia, SC, 29205
$1,050
2 beds2 bathsCondo
1208 Bush River Rd R-9, Columbia, SC, 29210
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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 358 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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