Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandwood Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Arcadia Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Park

2400 Kneece 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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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 1 Bed unit found at Mill Run priced from $795. Springwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Sandwood Hills apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mill Run1 x 1 Lexington1BR,1BA$795
Springwood0x1Studio,1BA$799
Tanglewood1BRx1BA1BR,1BA$880
Dira East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Arbors at Windsor Lake ApartmentsRiverbirch1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sandwood Hills, SC

As of June 17, 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 Montford Model at Quail Run starting at $1,275 with a $1.02 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 Montford2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Dira East2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.32
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Towers at Forest Acres2B - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Tanglewood1BRx1BA1BR,1BA$1.01
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Arcadia's Edge ApartmentsA1 LilyPad Garden - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.77
Arbors at Windsor Lake ApartmentsRiverbirch1BR,1BA$1.27
Mill Run1 x 1 Kershaw1BR,1BA$1.45

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sandwood Hills, Columbia, SC

Ranked #47

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 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 $1,340.

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 $1,989.

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 15 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 $248 which is $1,741 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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Local Experts Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

Written by: Kama Offenberger

I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.