
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandwood Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (29 Rentals)
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Mill Run

Tanglewood Apartments

200 Arbor Dr, Unit C

The Landings at Forest Acres

Quail Run

Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments
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The Cooper

Total Monthly Price
Ravenwood Hills

Towers At Forest Acres

134 Newcastle Dr

7602 Hunt Club Rd

Arcadia's Edge Apartments

42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest
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Arcadia Park

Dira East

Beldon Spring Lake

Spring Gardens

Wellesley Place
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5000 Forest

5516 Lakeshore Dr

1700 Dalloz Rd

117 Misty Oak Rd

129 Misty Oak Rd

Endora East
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308 Percival Rd
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 | $1,555 | $1,425 | $1,637 |
| Sandwood Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,263 | $675 | $2,020 |
| Sandwood Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $850 | $2,827 |
| Sandwood Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $950 | $3,066 |
| Sandwood Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $1,729 | $1,729 |
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Cheapest Available Sandwood Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sandwood Hills area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Springwood priced from $649. Mill Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Sandwood Hills apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Mill Run | 1 x 1 Lexington | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | 1BRx1BA | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Dira East | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments | Riverbirch | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| The Cooper | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Quail Run | The Belmont | 2BR,2BA | $1,200 |
| Arcadia's Edge Apartments | A1 LilyPad - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,342 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandwood Hills, SC
As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sandwood Hills area is the $1.03 price per square foot Unit 2203 Model at 308 Percival Rd in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Sandwood Hills apartment is the The Belmont Model at Quail Run starting at $1,200 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Deaswood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sandwood Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 Percival Rd | Unit 2203 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.03 |
| Quail Run | The Belmont | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Endora East | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.14 |
| Dira East | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| The Cooper | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | 1BRx1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Arcadia's Edge Apartments | A2 Edge - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments | Riverbirch | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 200 Arbor Dr, Unit C | 200 Arbor Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Sandwood Hills, Columbia, SC
Forest Lake Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sandwood Hills Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sandwood Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Sandwood Hills is Mill Run which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Sandwood Hills costs $1,350.
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 22 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 $415 which is $935 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sandwood Hills.
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