Cheap Homes for Rent in the Riverside Forest Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $850 (7 Rentals)

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1100 Skyland Dr, Unit K4

1100 Skyland Dr
ColumbiaSC29210
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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$721

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside Forest, SC

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside Forest area is the $0.91 price per square foot The Cardinal 2 Bedroom Model at Quail Hollow Apartments in the in the West Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,090. The second greatest value Riverside Forest apartment is the 3 Beds / 1.5 Baths Model at 3430 East Apartments starting at $1,299 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Riverside Forest 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.
Quail Hollow ApartmentsThe Cardinal 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.91
3430 East Apartments3 Beds / 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.08
Acasa Windridge Townhomes2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.13
Acasa Rivercrest3x2.53BR,2BA$1.13
Three Rivers2A2BR,2BA$1.22
Retreat at St. AndrewsC13BR,1.5BA$1.17
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Acasa Tropical Ridge1X11BR,1BA$1.10
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio ,1BA$0.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverside Forest?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Riverside Forest, SC with pricing that ranges from $401 to $3,072. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverside Forest ranging from $850 to $1,850.

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 $850 to $1,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,322.

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