
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Skyland Estates Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $650 (41 Rentals)


Stoneridge Senior Village

3700 N Main St

1401 Longcreek Dr

The Hollows

Park SC

Landmark at Pine Court

Boulder Creek
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Riverwalk Vista

414 Old Manor Rd

Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments

213 Old Manor Rd

416 Old Manor Rd

Copperfield Apartments

Tamarind at Stoneridge
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423 Old Manor Rd

807 Old Manor Rd

Lofts at Lourie's

Reserve at River Walk

River Ridge

Main Street Living

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The Palms on Main
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The Palms 1101

The Dylan

Veranda at North Main

1218 Old Manor Rd

Waters At Longcreek

1004 Belleview St

Stone Ridge Apartments
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1219 Elmwood Ave

Berry Building

1215 Elmwood Ave

2222 Rembert St

Riverbanks Retreat

Broadmoor Apartments
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774 Shull St, Unit C, Unit C
Skyland Estates, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Skyland Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyland Estates Studio Apartments | $936 | $401 | $1,765 |
Skyland Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $650 | $2,014 |
| Skyland Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $450 | $2,417 |
| Skyland Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $1,200 | $2,397 |
| Skyland Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $535 | $4,224 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSkyland Estates, Columbia, SC
Ranked #7
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Skyland Estates Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Skyland Estates?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Skyland Estates is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Skyland Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Skyland Estates is Acasa Tropical Ridge which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Skyland Estates costs $1,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Skyland Estates?
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 25 regular apartments in Skyland Estates 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 Skyland Estates?
Cheap apartments in Skyland Estates have an average cost of $184 which is $1,666 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Skyland Estates.
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