Cheap Apartments for Rent in St Matthews, SC from $500 (17 Rentals)

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Spring Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Lake

7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209

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Spring Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Gardens

325 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29206

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 Studio unit found at Colonial Pointe Apartments in the Southeast Columbia neighborhood priced from $699. The Villages at Congaree Pointe in the Knollwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $831. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St Matthews apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsWelcome to Colonial Pointe - StudioStudio,1BA$699
The Villages at Congaree Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$831
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer 501BR,1BA$869
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$895
Arbor Landing ApartmentsWelcome to Arbor Landing - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899

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

As of June 10, 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 OaksC13BR,3BA$0.63
Whispering Pines2 Bed 1.5 Bath-White Appliances2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Elm Creek ApartmentsWelcome to Elm Creek - 2 Beds | 2 Baths2BR,2BA$0.95
Arbor Landing ApartmentsWelcome to Arbor Landing - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Harbour LandingHarbour 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Home1BR,1BA$1.24
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.23
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsWelcome to Colonial Pointe - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.25

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St Matthews, SC

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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 $799 at Colonial Pointe 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 $899 at Colonial Pointe 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 The Villages at Congaree Pointe and starts from $1,099.

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