Cheap Apartments for Rent in St Matthews, SC from $500 (22 Rentals)

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Spring Lake

7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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325 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29206
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St Matthews, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available St Matthews Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St Matthews, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Elm Creek Apartments in the Greater Aiken neighborhood priced from $796. Colonial Pointe Apartments in the Southeast Columbia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St Matthews apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$796
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
The Villages at Congaree Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$828
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer 501BR,1BA$869
Arbor Landing Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Matthews, SC and Nearby

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the St Matthews area is the $1.16 price per square foot Two-Bedroom Townhouse Model at Congaree Villas in the in the Springdale neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value St Matthews apartment is the Two Bedrooms Model at Carriage Place Condominiums starting at $1,275 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Matthews apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Congaree VillasTwo-Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.16
Carriage Place CondominiumsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.14
21 OaksD14BR,2BA$0.59
Harbour Landing2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Wellington ResidentialFlat2BR,1BA$1.21
Arbor Landing Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.01
Rosewood GardensThe All-New Rosewood Gardens Apartments!1BR,1BA$1.27
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Summit Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.12

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St Matthews, SC

Ranked #316

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Matthews Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St Matthews Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St Matthews Apartment is $796 at Elm Creek Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St Matthews Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St Matthews is starting from $931 at Elm Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable St Matthews Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St Matthews Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elm Creek Apartments and starts from $1,086.

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