Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Andrews Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (25 Rentals)

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3427 Broad River RdColumbia, SC 29210
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St Andrews, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available St Andrews Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Andrews area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Park SC priced from $799. Autumn Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable St Andrews apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$799
Autumn Ridge1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge1BR,1BA$805
Cypress RunStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$820
Grove at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$824
Broad View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Andrews, SC

As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the St Andrews area is the $0.87 price per square foot The Raven 3 Bedroom Model at Quail Hollow Apartments in the in the Riverside Forest neighborhood starting from $1,215. The second greatest value St Andrews apartment is the 3 Bed / 2 Bath – Renovated Model at Gleneagle Apartment Homes starting at $1,525 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Irmo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Andrews apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Quail Hollow ApartmentsThe Raven 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.87
Gleneagle Apartment Homes3 Bed / 2 Bath – Renovated3BR,2BA$1.14
Waters At LongcreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
Acasa Windridge Townhomes2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.13
Acasa Rivercrest3x2.5_11963BR,2BA$1.02
Lory of HarbisonCypress2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Retreat at St. AndrewsC13BR,1.5BA$1.17
Pine Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,2BA$0.95
3430 East Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
Cypress Run1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00

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St Andrews, Columbia, SC

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across South Carolina, including Columbia. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the St Andrews Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

8 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 St Andrews Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in St Andrews?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St Andrews is under $886.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Andrews?

The cheapest apartment in St Andrews is Park SC which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in St Andrews costs $1,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in St Andrews?

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 16 regular apartments in St Andrews 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 St Andrews?

Cheap apartments in St Andrews have an average cost of $176 which is $1,274 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Andrews.

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