
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Andrews Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (80 Rentals)
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Landmark at Pine Court

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Retreat at St. Andrews

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Woodland Village Apartments

807 Old Manor Rd

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Richland Terrace Apartments

2025 Apple Valley Rd

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Waters At Berryhill

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Ovation @3500

Briargate

Tamarind at Stoneridge

213 Old Manor Rd

Retreat at Broad River
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906 Old Manor Rd

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Three Rivers

Peachtree Place

Ashland Commons

Broad River Trace

921 Old Manor Rd

Acasa Rivercrest

Waters Edge at Harbison

Wellspring Apartments
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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 | $840 | $401 | $2,489 |
| St Andrews 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,102 | $719 | $2,855 |
| St Andrews 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $450 | $3,187 |
| St Andrews 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,020 | $2,933 |
| St Andrews 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $1,160 | $1,966 |
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There are currently 80 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 | $790 |
| Broad View | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Waterford Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 500 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Autumn Ridge | 1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Landmark at Pine Court | A1 Designer Plus | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| 3430 East Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Retreat at St. Andrews | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Andrews, SC
As of May 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Andrews area is the $1.04 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Waters At Longcreek in the in the Skyland Estates neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value St Andrews apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Model at Acasa Windridge Townhomes starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Pine Valley 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters At Longcreek | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Acasa Windridge Townhomes | 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| Acasa Rivercrest | 3x2.5_1196 | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Pine Grove Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Vue at St. Andrews | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Woodland Village Apartments | 1 Bed 1 BathWoodland Village Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 3430 East Apartments | 2 Beds / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 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 Prosper Fairways Apartments and starts from $1,020.
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