Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Forest Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (56 Rentals)

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Siegel Select Columbia
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$401 - $1,750
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Siegel Select Columbia

150 Stoneridge DrColumbia, SC 29210
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$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2220 Rolling Hills Rd

ColumbiaSC29210

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Trenton Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trenton Court

3427 Broad River RdColumbia, SC 29210
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Broad View
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Broad View

1335 Garner LnColumbia, SC 29210
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Stoneridge Senior Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge Senior Village

151 Moore Hopkins LnColumbia, SC 29210
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Riverside Forest, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverside Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside Forest area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Siegel Select Columbia priced from $401. Broad View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Riverside Forest apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio,1BA$401
Broad View0x1Studio,1BA$649
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$749
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$775
Boulder CreekA1-Congaree1BR,1BA$799
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$812
Grove at St AndrewsE1Studio,1BA$818
The HollowsAscot1BR,1BA$869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside Forest, SC

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside Forest area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3x2.5 Model at Acasa Rivercrest in the in the Riverside Forest neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Riverside Forest apartment is the 2/1.5R Model at Copperfield Apartments starting at $1,120 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Skyland Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Acasa Rivercrest3x2.53BR,2BA$1.13
Copperfield Apartments2/1.5R2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Alera West2 Bed, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.14
River Ridge2bd1.5bth2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Cypress Run1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
The Farrington1A1BR,1BA$1.18
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Richland Terrace ApartmentsThe Lexington1BR,1.5BA$1.27
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio ,1BA$0.89

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Riverside Forest, Columbia, and the greater Columbia area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Forest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverside Forest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverside Forest is at Siegel Select Columbia listed at $401.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Forest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Forest Apartment is $720 at Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverside Forest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverside Forest is starting from $450 at Siegel Select Columbia.

What is the most affordable Riverside Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riverside Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve at River Walk and starts from $1,040.

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