
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Sandwood Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $850 (22 Rentals)


1800-1-1800 1/2 Cherry Laurel Dr

Mill Run

Tanglewood

Towers at Forest Acres

Dira East

The Landings at Forest Acres
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Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments

Ravenwood Hills

The Cooper

Quail Run

7602 Hunt Club Rd

308 Percival Rd

Arcadia Park
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Wellesley Place

Beldon Spring Lake

308 Percival Rd

Spring Gardens

3630 Ranch Rd

Fort Jackson Family Homes

117 Misty Oak Rd
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2102 Long Shadow Ln
Sandwood Hills, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sandwood Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwood Hills Studio Apartments | $924 | $799 | $2,249 |
| Sandwood Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,239 | $675 | $1,866 |
Sandwood Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $850 | $2,802 |
| Sandwood Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,428 | $950 | $1,999 |
| Sandwood Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,114 | $1,729 | $2,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSandwood Hills, Columbia, SC
Ranked #47
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sandwood Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sandwood Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sandwood Hills is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sandwood Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Sandwood Hills is Mill Run which is listed at $948, while the average apartment in Sandwood Hills costs $2,064.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sandwood Hills?
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 11 regular apartments in Sandwood Hills 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 Sandwood Hills?
Cheap apartments in Sandwood Hills have an average cost of $297 which is $1,767 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sandwood Hills.
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