
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandwood Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (15 Rentals)
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Mill Run Apartments

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Tanglewood

Towers at Forest Acres
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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 | $1,275 | $850 | $1,670 |
| Sandwood Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $799 | $1,969 |
| Sandwood Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $899 | $2,630 |
| Sandwood Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $1,092 | $1,599 |
| Sandwood Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $1,699 | $1,899 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sandwood Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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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 Place Apartments priced from $850. Tanglewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Sandwood Hills apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood Place Apartments | Studio 0x1 ADA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Tanglewood | 1BRx1BA | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Towers at Forest Acres | 0D - Studio | Studio,1BA | $882 |
| Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments | Riverbirch | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Quail Run | The Stratford | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandwood Hills, SC
As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sandwood Hills area is the $1.17 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Model at The Cooper in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Sandwood Hills apartment is the The Stratford Model at Quail Run starting at $990 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooper | 4 Bedroom 3 Bath | 4BR,3BA | $1.17 |
| Quail Run | The Stratford | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Tanglewood | 1BRx1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Arcadia's Edge Apartments | A2 Edge Garden - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments | Riverbirch | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 200 Arbor Dr, Unit C | 200 Arbor Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| The Cardinal Apartments | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.76 |
| 5000 Forest | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.40 |
| Towers at Forest Acres | 0D - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSandwood Hills, Columbia, SC
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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 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 $1,326.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sandwood Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Sandwood Hills is Mill Run Apartments which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in Sandwood Hills costs $1,930.
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 6 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 $400 which is $1,530 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sandwood Hills.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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