Cheap Homes for Rent in Riverside Forest Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (11 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Acasa Prosper Fairways priced from $700. Acasa Tropical Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Riverside Forest apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6781BR,1BA$700
Acasa Tropical Ridge1x1_7001BR,1BA$720
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$784
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$820
Grove at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$824

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside Forest, SC

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside Forest area is the $1.17 price per square foot Hudson Model at Broad River Trace in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,515. 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.
Broad River TraceHudson3BR,2BA$1.17
Waters At LongcreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
Copperfield3/2R3BR,2BA$1.06
Acasa River Crest3x2.5_11963BR,2.5BA$0.87
St. Andrews Commons Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.26
River Ridge2bd1bth2BR,1BA$1.25
Cypress Run2 Beds | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
The Farrington1A1BR,1BA$1.12
Acasa Tropical Ridge1x1_7001BR,1BA$1.03
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6721BR,1BA$1.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverside Forest, Columbia, SC

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverside Forest?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Riverside Forest, SC with pricing that ranges from $571 to $3,789. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverside Forest ranging from $875 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riverside Forest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riverside Forest ranges from $875 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,586.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Riverside Forest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Riverside Forest range from $1,175 to $3,789, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,280 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,425.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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