Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Knollwood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (8 Rentals)

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Timberlane Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Timberlane Apartments

3610 Timberlane DrColumbia, SC 29205
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Spring Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Lake

7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Garners Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garners Crossing

7651 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Knollwood, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Knollwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Knollwood area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villages at Congaree Pointe priced from $831. Colonial Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $854. Here are the most affordable Knollwood apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villages at Congaree Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$831
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsWelcome to Colonial Pointe - StudioStudio,1BA$854
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer 501BR,1BA$869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knollwood, SC

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Knollwood area is the $1.61 price per square foot Three Bedroom- 1286 sqft Model at Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes in the in the Southeast Columbia neighborhood starting from $2,065. The second greatest value Knollwood apartment is the Two Bedrooms Model at Carriage Place Condominiums starting at $1,275 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Knollwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment HomesThree Bedroom- 1286 sqft3BR,2BA$1.61
Carriage Place CondominiumsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.14
Whispering Pines2 Bed 1.5 Bath-White Appliances2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B3 (Wheelchair Accessible)2BR,2BA$1.01
Rosewood GardensThe All New Rosewood Gardens Apartments2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Harbour LandingHarbour 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer M1BR,1BA$1.59
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsWelcome to Colonial Pointe - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.53

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Knollwood, Columbia, SC

Ranked #53

Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Knollwood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Knollwood?

The cheapest apartment in Knollwood is The Villages at Congaree Pointe which is listed at $831, while the average apartment in Knollwood costs $3,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Knollwood?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Knollwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Knollwood?

Cheap apartments in Knollwood have an average cost of $492 which is $3,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Knollwood.

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