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Hunters Mill
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Mill

1103 Pinelane RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Winterberry Place
3 Bedroom Apartments

Winterberry Place

103 Winterberry LnColumbia, SC 29223
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Samara East
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Samara East

8100 Bayfield RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Spring Valley, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Spring Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Spring Valley area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Springtree Apartments priced from $850. Paces Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $869. Here are the most affordable Spring Valley apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springtree ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$850
Paces RunDerby1BR,1BA$869
GreenbrierCamellia1BR,1BA$869
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$950
Wyndham Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$965
Samara East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999
Hunter's Green2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,000
The Paddock Club2 Bed, 2 Bath A (80% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1,029
The Fairways2 Bed, 2 Bath A (50% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1,043
Killian Terrace Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Spring Valley, SC

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Spring Valley area is the $1.16 price per square foot Charleston Model at Polo Commons in the in the Leesburg neighborhood starting from $1,610. The second greatest value Spring Valley apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Killian Terrace Apartments starting at $1,075 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Spring Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Spring Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Polo CommonsCharleston3BR,2BA$1.16
Killian Terrace Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.90
Hunter's Green3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.00
Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments2 Bedroom - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
Gable Hill Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
Wyndham Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.08
The Fairways2 Bed, 2 Bath C2BR,2BA$1.22
Wildewood South3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.25
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.95
Springtree ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.22

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across South Carolina and customized analysis for Northern Columbia. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Spring Valley Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Spring Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Spring Valley is Springtree Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Spring Valley costs $1,470.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Spring Valley?

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 30 regular apartments in Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley?

Cheap apartments in Spring Valley have an average cost of $218 which is $1,252 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Spring Valley.

Expert Rental Resources

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