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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Veranda at North Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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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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Ryan Street Area, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ryan Street Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ryan Street Area area of Columbia, SC is a 3 Beds unit found at Benton Crossing priced from $427. Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Ryan Street Area apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$427
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$799
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$810
Hillandale ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC1BR,1BA$870
Acasa Tropical Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$894
Boulder CreekA1-Congaree1BR,1BA$895
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$899
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ryan Street Area, SC

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ryan Street Area area is the $1.04 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Waters At Longcreek in the in the Skyland Estates neighborhood starting from $1,287. The second greatest value Ryan Street Area apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing starting at $427 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the Eau Claire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ryan Street Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Waters At LongcreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.36
Broad River TraceChattahoochee2BR,2BA$1.23
Pine Tree ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92...2BR,1BA$1.03
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.12
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$1.17
Copperfield Apartments1/1R1BR,1BA$1.27
Acasa Tropical Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ryan Street Area Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ryan Street Area?

The cheapest apartment in Ryan Street Area is Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Ryan Street Area costs $1,764.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ryan Street Area?

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 34 regular apartments in Ryan Street Area 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 Ryan Street Area?

Cheap apartments in Ryan Street Area have an average cost of $210 which is $1,554 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ryan Street Area.

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