
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wildewood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (27 Rentals)
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Colonel Bluffs

Sage Pointe

Wildewood South

Keswick

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The One at Columbia

325 Greensprings Dr

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136 Westport Dr
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The Residence At Sandhill

916 N Brickyard Rd

22 N Sweetbriar Ln

525 Almeda Dr

136 Westport Dr
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Ashcroft

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The Preserve At Spears Creek
Wildewood, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wildewood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildewood Studio Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Wildewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,517 | $869 | $2,585 |
| Wildewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $1,028 | $3,144 |
| Wildewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $1,154 | $3,459 |
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Cheapest Available Wildewood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wildewood area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonel Bluffs priced from $873. The Paddock Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,005. Here are the most affordable Wildewood apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Bluffs | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $873 |
| The Paddock Club | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A (80% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| Legacy At Sandhill | Riverbank | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Sage Pointe | 2X2 1040-1118 | 2BR,2BA | $1,175 |
| The Preserve At Spears Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Keswick | The Alston | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Vantage at Wildewood | B2 - Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,245 |
| Wildewood South | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,249 |
| Nexus At Sandhill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wildewood, SC
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wildewood area is the $1.46 price per square foot Underwood Model at Ashcroft in the in the Leesburg neighborhood starting from $2,359. The second greatest value Wildewood apartment is the The Eden Model at The Roseberry starting at $2,243 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Spring Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wildewood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashcroft | Underwood | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.46 |
| The Roseberry | The Eden | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Sage Pointe | 2X2 1040-1118 | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| The Paddock Club | 2 Bed, 2 Bath A (50% Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Briar Grove Apartment Homes | 2BR / 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Wildewood South | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Legacy At Sandhill | Finley | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Preserve At Spears Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Colonel Bluffs | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWildewood, Columbia, SC
Ranked #34
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wildewood Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wildewood?
The cheapest apartment in Wildewood is Colonel Bluffs which is listed at $873, while the average apartment in Wildewood costs $1,734.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wildewood?
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 17 regular apartments in Wildewood 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 Wildewood?
Cheap apartments in Wildewood have an average cost of $215 which is $1,519 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wildewood.
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