Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skyland Estates Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $401 (75 Rentals)

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

150 Stoneridge DrColumbia, SC 29210
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$1,100 - $1,250

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3606 Medical Dr

ColumbiaSC29203
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The Palms on Main
$1,350 - $1,550
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The Palms on Main

1155 Lady StColumbia, 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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Broad View
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Broad View

1335 Garner LnColumbia, SC 29210
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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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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, 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. Broad View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. 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
Broad View0x1Studio,1BA$649
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$721
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$775
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
Boulder CreekA1-Congaree1BR,1BA$799
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$822
The HollowsAspen1BR,1BA$869
Acasa Tropical Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$894

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyland Estates, SC

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Skyland Estates area is the $0.38 price per square foot 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Model at The Radley in the in the West Columbia neighborhood starting from $460. The second greatest value Skyland Estates apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing starting at $1,115 with a $0.95 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.
The Radley4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH4BR,2BA$0.38
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Three Rivers2A2BR,2BA$1.22
Hub Columbia2x22BR,2BA$1.15
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Stone Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.34
Acasa Tropical Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$1.27
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio ,1BA$0.89

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Skyland Estates, Columbia, SC

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

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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 $721, while the average apartment in Skyland Estates costs $1,249.

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 24 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 $415 which is $834 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Skyland Estates.

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