Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Forest Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (6 Rentals)

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3427 Broad River RdColumbia, 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. Acasa Tropical Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. 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
Acasa Tropical RidgeStudio 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside Forest, SC

As of March 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside Forest area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3A Model at The Farrington in the in the Riverside Forest neighborhood starting from $1,394. The second greatest value Riverside Forest apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Waters At Longcreek starting at $1,295 with a $1.04 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.
The Farrington3A3BR,2BA$0.96
Waters At LongcreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
River Ridge2bd1.5bth2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Tamarind at StoneridgeSabal2BR,2BA$1.24
Cypress Run1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.25
Copperfield Apartments1/1R1BR,1BA$1.27
Retreat at Broad River1/1R1BR,1BA$1.37
Acasa Tropical RidgeStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.18
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 a cheap apartment in Riverside Forest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverside Forest is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Riverside Forest is Acasa Tropical Ridge which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Riverside Forest costs $1,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside Forest?

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 Riverside Forest 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 Riverside Forest?

Cheap apartments in Riverside Forest have an average cost of $161 which is $1,789 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside Forest.

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