Cheap Homes for Rent in the Riverside Forest Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (12 Rentals)

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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. Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $721. 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 Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$721
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$749
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$760
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside Forest, SC

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside Forest area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3x2.5_1196 Model at Acasa Rivercrest in the in the Riverside Forest neighborhood starting from $1,215. The second greatest value Riverside Forest apartment is the 2A Model at Three Rivers starting at $1,315 with a $1.13 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 Rivercrest3x2.5_11963BR,2BA$1.02
Three Rivers2A2BR,2BA$1.13
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio ,1BA$0.68
River Ridge3bd2bth3BR,2BA$1.16
Alera West2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Tamarind at StoneridgeSago1BR,1BA$1.25
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$1.24
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 61 Apartments for Rent in Riverside Forest, SC with pricing that ranges from $401 to $3,800. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverside Forest ranging from $800 to $2,250.

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 $800 to $2,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,453.

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 $1,020 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,125 to $2,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,675 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,160.

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