Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skyland Estates Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (70 Rentals)

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Siegel Select Columbia
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$401 - $1,750
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Siegel Select Columbia

150 Stoneridge DrColumbia, SC 29210
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The Palms on Main
$1,207 - $2,503
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The Palms on Main

1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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1100 Skyland Dr

ColumbiaSC29210

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Veranda at North Main
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Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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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. Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. 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
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
Broad View0x1Studio,1BA$799
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$799
The DylanB50 - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$800
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$849
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$860
The HollowsAspen1BR,1BA$869
Acasa Tropical Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$894

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyland Estates, SC

As of May 25, 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 C1-Santee Model at Boulder Creek starting at $1,179 with a $0.93 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$0.93
Boulder CreekC1-Santee3BR,2BA$0.93
Waters At LongcreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
Three Rivers2A2BR,2BA$1.13
Copperfield Apartments2/1.5R2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.12
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.09
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$1.17
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio ,1BA$0.89

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Skyland Estates, Columbia, SC

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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 $894.

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 $1,462.

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 56 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 $216 which is $1,246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Skyland Estates.

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