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Garnet Crossing
1929 Bluff Rd
Columbia, SC 29201
Columbia, SC 29201
- Student Housing
- 2–5 Bedrooms
- 1,251–1,882Square Feet
About Garnet Crossing
Welcome to Garnet Crossing - premium student living near The University of South Carolina! Choose from our 2, 3, 4, or 5 bedroom apartments; each featuring private bedrooms and bathrooms, modern finishes, ample storage space, a full-size washer and dryer, and front porches. Our pet-friendly apartments boast stained concrete flooring throughout the common areas, plush bedroom carpeting, patios and front-porches, and spacious kitchens with granite countertops and energy efficient appliances. Select floor plans include a bonus half bath on the first floor for your guests, laundry room, spacious walk-in closets, and back patios and elevated wooden decks. Furniture packages are available to make for an easy move.
Garnet Crossing is located in the Arthurtown Neighborhood and 29201 Zip code of Columbia, SC.
Unique Features and Amenities
- 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
- Compute Lab
- Courtesy Officer
- Fitness Centers
- Front & Back Porches
- Full Size Washer & Dryer
- Movie Theater
- Now Offering Select Furnished Units
- Private Shuttle
- Resort style pool
- Tanning bed
- volleyball
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Floorplan Pricing and Availability
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Birchmore
2 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1251-1359 sq ftAvailability Details
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3 Bedrooms
Birchmore 2
3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1359 sq ftAvailability Details
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Fairview
3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1359 sq ftAvailability Details
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4 Bedrooms
Thornberry
4 Beds, 4 Baths, 1642 sq ftAvailability Details
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Brookshire
4 Beds, 4 Baths, 1666 sq ftAvailability Details
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Artisan
4 Beds, 4 Baths, 1703 sq ftLargest 4 BedroomThis is the largest 4 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailability Details
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5 Bedrooms
Magnolia
5 Beds, 4 Baths, 1882 sq ftAvailability Details
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- Cable Ready
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
Property Information
- 175 Units
- 2 Stories
- Built in 2008
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Fees and Policies
Pet Policy and Fees
Cats
- 2 Pet Limit
- $600 Fee
Dogs
- 2 Pet Limit
- $600 Fee
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Features and Amenities
Interior Features
- Cable Ready
Living Area Features
- Walk In Closets
Map
1929 Bluff Rd, Columbia, SC 29201
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- Medical
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Hours and Contact Info
Open Now
Currently Closed
By Appointment
| Monday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm–5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm–5:00 pm |
Getting Around
Walk Score®
22 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
23 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Renters Reviews and Ratings
Verified Renter
August 14, 2025Move in Moving in is usually a huge headache for me. At the retreat it has been a very smooth process!Property Manager Responded
August 15, 2025Thank you for your positive feedback! Our goal is to continue to provide a 5 star experience. We appreciate you and your business.
Review from Apartments.com
Verified Renter
April 29, 2025Safety Lighting needs to be better throughout the whole complex. The gate needs to be working properly. And there should be a security guard driving through on a regular basis which is not happening. There’s a lot of crime right around that area and nobody seems to be doing anything to be proactive. The cost of the apartments is too high considering the location and age of the apartments.Review from Apartments.com
Verified Renter
April 29, 2025Very goid Started out rocky with billing mix up, but we got it straightened out. Also work orders have been taken care of. Very goodReview from Apartments.com
Verified Renter
April 29, 2025Dump Workers are not nice other than maintenance, a lot of things don’t work, and overall the place tries to make the outside look good when everyone’s lease is nearly up. There is no point in gates if one stays openReview from Apartments.com
Poor Management
April 16, 2021The Retreat is overall poorly run and not well kept. The management has changed several times since I moved in and it is difficult to get someone to return a phone call or handle a maintenance request. The buildings themselves are not well kept and the gates are usually broken and left open, so we had several break ins.Review from Apartments.com
Save your money and headaches
December 19, 2020You can find a cheaper place, the area is terrible, the “gates” are almost never actually closed, there has been six trafficking, shootings, and break ins, my roommate had chairs stolen off the porch. And the worst of all is the management, they barely respond to you, steal your money and then try to get you back next year. Parents, who find your kids a safer place to live.Review from Apartments.com
Not Safe
August 19, 2020In the first 10 days. 20 cars have been broken into. The security gates are never closed, and a house was broken into last night. They kicked down the doors while the people were at home. Roaches everywhere. Would not recommend this place. Not sure how it gets a 5 star rating would give it a negative if I could.Review from Apartments.com
Steer Clear
September 19, 2019Save your time and pick literally any other place to live while you are at USC. They advertise a gated community but the gates have not worked in 2 years. None of the gym equipment works and the pools are constantly green and full of beer.Review from Apartments.com
Roaches not Palmetto bugs
September 7, 2018Upon move in, the students were expected to reside in a cottage infested with roaches and containing roach bait in dresser drawers and on walls. No alternate housing was provided as this unit was inhabitable at time of move in. After many calls to property, finally was able to speak with manager, who informed me that the pest control was being taken over by her fiance's company. Asked for a schedule of pest control visits as well as tentative move in date. Neither were given. After 3 weeks, ...unit is still not able to be lived in, forcing some students to seek housing elsewhere. The management team and CEO at corporate office are just as unprofessional. Refusing to take calls and ignoring the severity of the issue. There are other cleaner and more professionally managed properties in Columbia for student housing: don't make the mistake of choosing this one.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Bugs, everywhere.
July 29, 2018I thought that The Retreat would be a great place for me and my friends because none of us wanted to have walls shared between us and neighbors. Unfortunately, on top of the shuttle service being inconsistent as well the gates consistently being broken, the amount of bugs in our house was unbearable. We used our own sprays to get rid of the roaches and ants as well as the extermination service that The Retreat provides; however, nothing seemed to do the trick. There were bugs crawling all around ...our kitchen, living room, and up our drains in the bathrooms despite there being not an ounce of trash or food sitting out. This seemed to be the case with many other people when I asked around.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Shuttle service to Campus is far from reliable
August 19, 2016My daughter lives at the Retreat. This is her second year since she is required to sign a new lease in December. The Retreat advertises a shuttle to and from campus ever hour. Last spring the shuttle broke down and was unavailable for the last several months of school. It was finally repaired just in time for this fall semester. Now there is no driver for the afternoon shift so the students can get to school but not back home. Obviously e erroneous has co planned but nothing has been done. ...My daughter did not pay for garage parking because I called the office before the school year to be sure the shuttle would be running and of course they guaranteed me it would. She has incurred much expense from gas and the stress and time looking for a parking place. Do not lease from the Retreat!Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
The Best in Columbia
July 22, 2015If you want an apartment that is an individual home, with great managerial service and close to USC's Williams-Brice Stadium, The Retreat is the place to be. Only complaint would be that some residence don't clean up after their dog or themselves.Review from Apartments.com
Nearby Schools
South Kilbourne Elementary
Richland 01
1400 South Kilbourne Road
Public School - Grades PK-5 (296 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away
Hand Middle
Richland 01
2600 Wheat Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (652 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away
Dreher High
Richland 01
3319 Millwood Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1150 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.8 miles away
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Garnet Crossing.
Big Box and Retail
Target
6090A Garners Ferry Rd
4 minute drive / 2.31 miles away
Walgreens
4467 Devine St
5 minute drive / 2.59 miles away
Kroger
3403 Forest Dr
8 minute drive / 4.17 miles away
Colleges and Universities
Groceries
Piggly Wiggly
3818 Devine St
5 minute drive / 2.59 miles away
Kroger
3403 Forest Dr
8 minute drive / 4.17 miles away
Save-A-Lot
2016 Harden St
8 minute drive / 4.18 miles away
Hospitals
Parks and Recreation
Garnet Crossing has 4 parks within 12.3 miles, including Nickelodeon, Drew Park and Splash Pad, Harbison State Forest, and Frankie's Fun Park.
Shopping Centers
Garnet Crossing has 5 shopping centers within 2.5 miles.
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,257 | $571 | $2,039 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,305 | $630 | $3,210 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $779 | $5,112 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $629 | $8,669 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,270 | $570 | $4,000 |
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The average 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,305.