Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Forest Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (20 Rentals)

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Trenton Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trenton Court

3427 Broad River RdColumbia, SC 29210
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Park SC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park SC

1601 Longcreek DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Riverside Forest, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverside Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside Forest area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Acasa Prosper Fairways priced from $700. The Waterford Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Riverside Forest apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6781BR,1BA$700
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$775
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A11BR,1BA$780
Grove at St. AndrewsE1Studio,1BA$816
The HollowsAspen1BR,1BA$869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside Forest, SC

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside Forest area is the $0.88 price per square foot The Cardinal 2 Bedroom Model at Quail Hollow Apartments in the in the Riverside Forest neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Riverside Forest apartment is the 3x2.5_1196 Model at Acasa River Crest starting at $900 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Lincolnshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Quail Hollow ApartmentsThe Cardinal 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Acasa River Crest3x2.5_11963BR,2.5BA$0.75
Three Rivers2A2BR,2BA$1.05
Cypress Run2 Beds | 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.00
CopperfieldThe Saluda - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Broad River TraceSantee1BR,1BA$1.24
The Farrington1A1BR,1BA$1.28
Waters At LongcreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Richland Terrace ApartmentsThe Lexington1BR,1.5BA$1.20
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6721BR,1BA$1.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverside Forest, Columbia, SC

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Riverside Forest, Columbia, and the greater Columbia area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Riverside Forest Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

10 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Riverside Forest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverside Forest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverside Forest is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Riverside Forest is Acasa Prosper Fairways which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Riverside Forest costs $7,645.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside Forest?

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 15 regular apartments in Riverside Forest 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 Riverside Forest?

Cheap apartments in Riverside Forest have an average cost of $192 which is $7,453 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside Forest.

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