These are the cheapest Airbnb rentals in Columbia. See if they’re worth the price
Columbia is a fun city to travel to, but staying for multiple nights can rack up quite a lot of money, especially if you’re lodging at the more expensive spots in town.
Even though the average Airbnb rental is cheaper than hotels and other overnight options, there are plenty of expensive spots in Columbia that will continue to hurt your wallet. The priciest Airbnb rentals in Columbia can cost upwards of thousands of dollars for multiple-night stays.
Several affordable Airbnb rentals still exist in Columbia, though they can be trickier to find. As part of The State’s new affordability series, we found the cheapest Airbnb rentals in the area so you don’t have to.
Here are the 10 cheapest options in Columbia as of Monday, May 18:
Cheapest Airbnb rentals in Columbia
The following rentals are under $250 for five nights.
Third-floor executive loft
This Airbnb in Columbia offers a private room and bath for $156 for five nights. It’s the cheapest option in Columbia, but is also in the bottom 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews and reliability.
The rental has 4.17 stars on Airbnb with six reviews. These are what reviewers rated the Airbnb:
- Cleanliness: 4.5 stars
- Accuracy: 4.3 stars
- Check-in: 4.8 stars
- Communication: 5 stars
- Location: 4.8 stars
- Value: 4.5 stars
Affordable and clean stay
For $180, this comfortable, private room in Northeast Columbia can be yours for five nights. The rental is just a short walk from Village at Sandhill, where you’ll find great shopping, dining and entertainment.
Guests also have access to community amenities, including a swimming pool and basketball court. Inside, the home is clean, spacious, and thoughtfully maintained to create a relaxing, welcoming environment, the host said on the listing.
This rental is in the top 10% of listings on Airbnb and was awarded 5 stars from guests.
- Cleanliness: 5 stars
- Accuracy: 5 stars
- Check-in: 5 stars
- Communication: 5 stars
- Location: 5 stars
- Value: 5 stars
Sunshine in the South
This cozy room in Northeast Columbia costs $199 for a five-night stay. The host furnished the room to make guests feel cheerful, happy and nostalgic.
The room has a big enough bed for two people and has a small vintage dresser that can be used as a work desk, which is perfect for contractors, vacationers, or wedding party guests.
It has five stars and is also a guest favorite. Here are the other ratings:
- Cleanliness: 5 stars
- Accuracy: 5 stars
- Check-in: 5 stars
- Communication: 5 stars
- Location: 5 stars
- Value: 5 stars
Comfort Zone
There’s nothing crazy about this Airbnb rental. It’s just a cozy, private room with a shared bath, which goes for $200 for five nights.
The renal has 4.95 stars with 21 reviews.
- Cleanliness: 4.6 stars
- Accuracy: 4.8 stars
- Check-in: 5 stars
- Communication: 5 stars
- Location: 4.8 stars
- Value: 4.9 stars
Bonus room for a lovely stay
This Airbnb rental costs $210 for five nights, and is another guest favorite. It’s an extra room in the host’s house, which you can use to recharge and relax. There’s one bed and a shared bathroom.
It has 5 stars and 25 reviews:
- Cleanliness: 4.8 stars
- Accuracy: 5 stars
- Check-in: 5 stars
- Communication: 5 stars
- Location: 5 stars
- Value: 5 stars
Excellent room in Sandhills area
For $234 for a five-night stay, you can lodge in this private room, near the Sandhills area. It has one bedroom and 1.5 shared bathrooms.
The host provides a dresser, mini fridge, microwave, big-screen TV and WiFi. The Airbnb is suitable for long-term stays, especially for travel nurses, business people and military personnel.
It has 4.83 stars and 175 reviews.
- Cleanliness: 4.9 stars
- Accuracy: 4.9 stars
- Check-in: 4.9 stars
- Communication: 4.9 stars
- Location: 4.9 stars
- Value: 4.9 stars
Wonderful room in a safe neighborhood
For $234 for five nights, this rental is the perfect spot to rest and relax, with plenty of restaurants and outlets to explore. The room has one bed and two shared bathrooms.
This Airbnb rental has 4.81 stars and 96 reviews.
- Cleanliness: 4.9 stars
- Accuracy: 4.8 stars
- Check-in: 4.9 stars
- Communication: 4.8 stars
- Location: 4.9 stars
- Value: 4.8 stars
Harbinson Villa
This guest room goes for $237 for a five-night stay and is located near Lake Murray. Guests can expect a one-bed, one-bath room, with access to WiFi, TV, washer, dryer, kitchen and the house’s backyard.
The Airbnb rental has 4.67 stars and 15 reviews.
- Cleanliness: 4.7 stars
- Accuracy: 4.9 stars
- Check-in: 4.7 stars
- Communication: 4.9 stars
- Location: 5 stars
- Value: 4.7 stars
Cozy private room in a quiet home
Located in Northeast Columbia, this private room costs $238 for five nights. It has one bedroom and a shared half-bath. On the listing, the host said it’s perfect for solo travelers or couples. The room features a comfortable bed, fresh linens, a closet for storage, and reliable Wi-Fi, fridge and a microwave.
The Airbnb rental has 5 stars and five reviews
- Cleanliness: 5 stars
- Accuracy: 5 stars
- Check-in: 5 stars
- Communication: 5 stars
- Location: 5 stars
- Value: 5 stars
Quiet, comfortable bungalow
If you’re an animal lover who also loves a good deal, then this is the spot for you. This private room goes for $248 for five nights, has one queen bed, a hall bathroom and multiple pets to pet. The host has two friendly dogs and cats, and also owns chickens in the backyard.
The house is professionally cleaned every other week.
The Airbnb rental has 4.94 stars and 424 reviews. It’s also in the top 5% of listings.
- Cleanliness: 4.9 stars
- Accuracy: 5 stars
- Check-in: 5 stars
- Communication: 5 stars
- Location: 5 stars
- Value: 5 stars