Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skyland Estates Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $300 (33 Rentals)

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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Veranda at North Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
Senior Living
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Skyland Estates, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Skyland Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Skyland Estates area of Columbia, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Benton Crossing priced from $397. Park SC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Skyland Estates apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Benton CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$397
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$799
Broad View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Stoneridge Senior Village1 Bdroom1BR,1BA$863
The HollowsAspen1BR,1BA$869
Reserve at River WalkLace1BR,1BA$875
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$875
Acasa Tropical Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$894
Boulder CreekCongaree1BR,1BA$895
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyland Estates, SC

As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Skyland Estates area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Skyland Estates apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Waters At Longcreek starting at $1,295 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Skyland Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Skyland Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.89
Waters At LongcreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
Broad River TraceChattahoochee2BR,2BA$1.20
Copperfield Apartments2/1.5R2BR,1.5BA$1.07
815 Raleigh St2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.10
River Ridge2bd1bth2BR,1BA$1.21
Columbia RisingFreshly Updated 2bd Units with Wifi, and More!2BR,1BA$1.05
Benton CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.44
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.09
Stoneridge Senior Village1 Bdroom1BR,1BA$1.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Skyland Estates, Columbia, SC

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Columbia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Skyland Estates?

The cheapest apartment in Skyland Estates is Park SC which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Skyland Estates costs $1,450.

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 21 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 $641 which is $809 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Skyland Estates.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!