Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pine Valley Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (46 Rentals)

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Trenton Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trenton Court

3427 Broad River RdColumbia, SC 29210
  • Utilities Included

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Raintree II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Raintree II

113 Cricket Tree LnColumbia, SC 29210
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Pine Valley, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pine Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pine Valley area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Cypress Run priced from $749. Broad View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Pine Valley apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$749
Broad View0x1Studio,1BA$799
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
Grove at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$824
Autumn Ridge1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge1BR,1BA$835
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$845
3430 East Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$849
Retreat at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$849
The HollowsAspen1BR,1BA$869
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pine Valley, SC

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pine Valley area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath (TH)Woodland Village Apartments Model at Woodland Village Apartments in the in the Irmo neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Pine Valley apartment is the 3 Bed / 2 Bath – Renovated Model at Gleneagle Apartment Homes starting at $1,525 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Irmo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pine Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodland Village Apartments3 Bed 2.5 Bath (TH)Woodland Village Apartments3BR,2.5BA$0.94
Gleneagle Apartment Homes3 Bed / 2 Bath – Renovated3BR,2BA$1.14
Waters At LongcreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
Acasa Windridge Townhomes2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.13
The Farrington2A2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Retreat at St. AndrewsC13BR,1.5BA$1.17
River Ridge2bd1bth2BR,1BA$1.25
3430 East Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Ovation @35001x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.24
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.12

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Pine Valley, Columbia, SC

Ranked #13

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States including Pine Valley, Columbia, and the greater Columbia area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pine Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pine Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pine Valley is under $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pine Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Pine Valley is Riverwalk Vista which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Pine Valley costs $1,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pine Valley?

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 19 regular apartments in Pine Valley 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 Pine Valley?

Cheap apartments in Pine Valley have an average cost of $140 which is $1,810 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pine Valley.

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