Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Seminary Ridge Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (35 Rentals)

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1234 Winyah Dr

ColumbiaSC29203

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3700 N Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Main St

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Benton Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201

Seminary Ridge, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Seminary Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Seminary Ridge area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Acasa Tropical Ridge priced from $736. 2 Bedroom 1 Bath has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Seminary Ridge apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acasa Tropical Ridge1x1_7001BR,1BA$736
2 Bedroom 1 BathWAITLIST ONLY - 2 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$835
Broadview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$835
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$875
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$909
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$918
Tamarind at StoneridgeSago1BR,1BA$956
Riverwalk Vista0x1Studio,1BA$999
River Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Broad River TraceSantee1BR,1BA$1,118

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seminary Ridge, SC

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Seminary Ridge area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Hillcrest Apartments in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Seminary Ridge apartment is the Three Bedrooms Model at Gable Oaks Apartments starting at $1,242 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Lincolnshire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Seminary Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hillcrest Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.54
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.38
Broad River TraceSantee1BR,1BA$1.27
2 Bedroom 1 BathWAITLIST ONLY - 2 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.98
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
River Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
Acasa Tropical Ridge1x1_7001BR,1BA$1.05
Tamarind at StoneridgeSago1BR,1BA$1.37
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Seminary Ridge, Columbia, SC

Ranked #40

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Seminary Ridge Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Seminary Ridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Seminary Ridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Seminary Ridge is under $1,118.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Seminary Ridge?

The cheapest apartment in Seminary Ridge is Acasa Tropical Ridge which is listed at $736, while the average apartment in Seminary Ridge costs $9,665.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Seminary Ridge?

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 Seminary Ridge 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 Seminary Ridge?

Cheap apartments in Seminary Ridge have an average cost of $288 which is $9,377 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Seminary Ridge.

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