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

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Ravenwood Hills
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$1,120 - $1,465
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$1,120 - $1,465

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Ravenwood Hills

4215 Bethel Church RdColumbia, SC 29206
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Springwood
Studio Apartments

Springwood

7128 Parklane RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Arcadia Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Park

2400 Kneece RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Dira East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dira East

7501 Brookfield RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Beldon Spring Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beldon Spring Lake

3611 Ranch Road 25 RdColumbia, SC 29206
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Spring Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Gardens

325 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29206
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Wellesley Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wellesley Place

3630 Ranch RdColumbia, SC 29206

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5000 Forest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5000 Forest

5000 Forest DrColumbia, SC 29206
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Endora East
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Endora East

300 Meredith SqColumbia, SC 29223
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308 Percival Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

308 Percival Rd

308 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29206

Sandwood Hills, Columbia, SC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springwood0x1Studio,1BA$649
Mill Run1 x 1 Lexington1BR,1BA$795
Tanglewood Apartments1BRx1BA1BR,1BA$880
Dira East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Arbors at Windsor Lake ApartmentsRiverbirch1BR,1BA$1,020
The Cooper2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,099
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,120
Quail RunThe Belmont2BR,2BA$1,200
Arcadia's Edge ApartmentsA1 LilyPad - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
308 Percival RdUnit 22033BR,2.5BA$1.03
Quail RunThe Belmont2BR,2BA$0.94
Endora East2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2.5BA$1.14
Dira East2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.32
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.18
Tanglewood Apartments1BRx1BA1BR,1BA$1.01
Arcadia's Edge ApartmentsA2 Edge - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Arbors at Windsor Lake ApartmentsRiverbirch1BR,1BA$1.36
200 Arbor Dr, Unit C200 Arbor Dr1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sandwood Hills, Columbia, SC

Ranked #47

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across South Carolina and customized analysis for Columbia, South Carolina. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

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