Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skyland Estates Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (69 Rentals)

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Siegel Select Columbia
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$401 - $1,750
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Siegel Select Columbia

150 Stoneridge DrColumbia, SC 29210
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$750

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 29

149 Kensington Rd

ColumbiaSC29203

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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
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Stoneridge Senior Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge Senior Village

151 Moore Hopkins LnColumbia, SC 29210
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Broad View
Studio Apartments

Broad View

1335 Garner LnColumbia, SC 29210
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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 Studio unit found at Siegel Select Columbia priced from $401. Benton Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $446. Here are the most affordable Skyland Estates apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio,1BA$401
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$446
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$775
Broad View0x1Studio,1BA$799
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$825
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$855
The HollowsAscot1BR,1BA$869
Boulder CreekA1-Congaree1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyland Estates, SC

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Skyland Estates area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Skyland Estates apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing starting at $446 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the Eau Claire 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$0.93
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.38
The AssemblyC23BR,3BA$1.26
River Ridge3bd2bth3BR,2BA$1.16
Copperfield Apartments2/1.5R2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Acasa Tropical Ridge2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.07
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.87
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio ,1BA$0.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Skyland Estates, Columbia, SC

Ranked #8

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

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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 $895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Skyland Estates is Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Skyland Estates costs $1,567.

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 29 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 $285 which is $1,282 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Skyland Estates.

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