Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skyland Estates Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (42 Rentals)

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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Acasa Prosper Fairways priced from $700. Westwood Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Skyland Estates apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6781BR,1BA$700
Westwood Estates1b1bs1BR,1BA$775
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$784
Stone Ridge1x11BR,1BA$820
Broad View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$835
Capstone at Stoneridge1 Bdroom1BR,1BA$841
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$865
The HollowsAspen1BR,1BA$869
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$875
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyland Estates, SC

As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Skyland Estates area is the $0.57 price per square foot Townhomes Model at Pulaski Square Townhomes in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Skyland Estates apartment is the 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia starting at $1,249 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Waverly 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.
Pulaski Square TownhomesTownhomes3BR,3BA$0.57
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.89
Broad River TraceHudson3BR,2BA$1.17
Columbia Rising2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.08
Benton CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.09
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$1.17
Stone Ridge1x11BR,1BA$1.10
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6721BR,1BA$1.04
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$1.28

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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
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Skyland Estates Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Acasa Prosper Fairways which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Skyland Estates costs $1,550.

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 33 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 $518 which is $1,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Skyland Estates.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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