Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sandwood Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (25 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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308 Percival Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

308 Percival Rd

308 Percival 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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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 $798. 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$798
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 May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sandwood Hills area is the $0.98 price per square foot The Belmont Model at Quail Run in the in the Deaswood neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Sandwood Hills apartment is the Unit 901 Model at 308 Percival Rd starting at $1,125 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the East Columbia 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.
Quail RunThe Belmont2BR,2BA$0.98
308 Percival RdUnit 9012BR,1.5BA$0.94
Endora East2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2.5BA$1.14
Dira East2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.32
The Cooper2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
Tanglewood1BRx1BA1BR,1BA$1.01
Towers at Forest Acres2A - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Arbors at Windsor Lake ApartmentsRiverbirch1BR,1BA$1.27
Mill Run1 x 1 Kershaw1BR,1BA$1.45

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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 $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sandwood Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Sandwood Hills is Mill Run which is listed at $798, 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.

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

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

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.