Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridgewood Monticello Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (30 Rentals)

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Veranda at North Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
Senior Living
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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201

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Ridgewood Monticello, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ridgewood Monticello Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ridgewood Monticello area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Acasa Tropical Ridge priced from $650. Riverwalk Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Ridgewood Monticello apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acasa Tropical RidgeStudio 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
Pine Tree ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC1BR,1BA$870
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$925
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Tamarind at StoneridgeSago1BR,1BA$966
Arrington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$997
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,030
Reserve at River WalkLace1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgewood Monticello, SC

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgewood Monticello area is the $1.03 price per square foot Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92... Model at Pine Tree Apartments in the in the Lincolnshire neighborhood starting from $1,015. The second greatest value Ridgewood Monticello apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at Arrington Place Apartments starting at $1,143 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ridgewood Monticello apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pine Tree ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92...2BR,1BA$1.03
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.36
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Boulder CreekA2-Broad1BR,1BA$1.39
Tamarind at StoneridgeSago1BR,1BA$1.39
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$1.46
Acasa Tropical RidgeStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ridgewood Monticello, Columbia, SC

Ranked #52

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

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2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ridgewood Monticello Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ridgewood Monticello?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ridgewood Monticello is at Acasa Tropical Ridge listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ridgewood Monticello Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ridgewood Monticello Apartment is $650 at Acasa Tropical Ridge.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ridgewood Monticello Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ridgewood Monticello is starting from $750 at Acasa Tropical Ridge.

What is the most affordable Ridgewood Monticello Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ridgewood Monticello Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arrington Place Apartments and starts from $1,143.

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