Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Knollwood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (43 Rentals)

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Timberlane Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Timberlane Apartments

3610 Timberlane DrColumbia, SC 29205
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Garners Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garners Crossing

7651 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Spring Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Lake

7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209

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Harbour Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbour Landing

514 Spindrift LnColumbia, SC 29209
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Cedar Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crossing

350 Byron 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 Wellington Farms Apartment Homes priced from $869. Colonial Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Knollwood apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer 501BR,1BA$869
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$899
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$935
Plowden Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950
Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B3 (Wheelchair Accessible)2BR,2BA$1,041
Whispering Pines1 Bed 1 Bath-White Appliances1BR,1BA$1,075
Elmtree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,095
Villager Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,150
Hampton Courts Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath A (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,172

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Knollwood, SC

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Knollwood area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Model at Redpoint Columbia in the in the Knollwood neighborhood starting from $749. The second greatest value Knollwood apartment is the Foxbriar Model at Huntington Place starting at $1,440 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Southeast 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.
Redpoint Columbia2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.59
Huntington PlaceFoxbriar2BR,2BA$1.18
Carriage PlaceTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.26
Elmtree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B3 (Wheelchair Accessible)2BR,2BA$1.00
Avalon PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Plowden Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.10
Whispering Pines1 Bed 1 Bath-White Appliances1BR,1BA$1.26
Villager Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1.28

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Knollwood, Columbia, SC

Ranked #49

Among cities in South Carolina 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 Wellington Farms Apartment Homes which is listed at $869, while the average apartment in Knollwood costs $3,200.

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 4 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 $432 which is $2,768 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Knollwood.

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