
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Andrews Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (78 Rentals)
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Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments

Cypress Run

Park SC

Boulder Creek

Riverwalk Vista

The Waterford Apartment Homes

Grove at St Andrews

Autumn Ridge

3430 East Apartments
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2025 Apple Valley Rd

1007 Piney Woods Rd

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Ovation @3500

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Briargate

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Tamarind at Stoneridge

1208 Bush River Rd

Stone Ridge Apartments

The Farrington

1215 Old Manor Rd

Peachtree Place

202 Old Manor Rd

2114 Apple Valley Rd, Unit B

Creekside Apartments

1005 Piney Woods Rd
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Gleneagle Apartment Homes

1213 Old Manor Rd

1005 Lynn St

1003 Piney Woods Rd

139 Hunters Grove Dr

422 Old Manor Rd

507 Menlo Dr

1017 Old Manor Rd

St. Andrews Commons Apartment Homes

Landmark of Columbia
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St Andrews, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St Andrews?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Studio Apartments | $974 | $401 | $1,750 |
| St Andrews 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,138 | $720 | $2,546 |
| St Andrews 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,354 | $450 | $2,673 |
| St Andrews 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,521 | $1,020 | $2,753 |
| St Andrews 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $1,160 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 78 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the St Andrews Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available St Andrews Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Andrews 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 St Andrews apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siegel Select Columbia | Studio - Weekly Rate | Studio,1BA | $401 |
| Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Cypress Run | Studio | 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Park SC | 1 bed 1 bath A2 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Boulder Creek | A1-Congaree | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Broad View | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Waterford Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 500 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Grove at St Andrews | E1 | Studio,1BA | $818 |
| Autumn Ridge | 1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Andrews, SC
As of August 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Andrews area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Model at Acasa Windridge Townhomes in the in the Pine Valley neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value St Andrews apartment is the 3x2.5_1196 Model at Acasa Rivercrest starting at $1,215 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Riverside Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Andrews apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acasa Windridge Townhomes | 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| Acasa Rivercrest | 3x2.5_1196 | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Lory of Harbison | Cypress | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| Copperfield Apartments | 2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Vue at St. Andrews | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Woodland Village Apartments | 1 Bed 1 BathWoodland Village Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Cypress Run | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Siegel Select Columbia | Studio - Weekly Rate | Studio ,1BA | $0.89 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Andrews Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St Andrews?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St Andrews is at Siegel Select Columbia listed at $401.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St Andrews Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St Andrews Apartment is $720 at Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St Andrews Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St Andrews is starting from $450 at Siegel Select Columbia.
What is the most affordable St Andrews Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap St Andrews Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Acasa Rivercrest and starts from $1,215.
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