Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skyland Estates Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (56 Rentals)

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3700 N Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Main St

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
Senior Living
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Park SC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park SC

1601 Longcreek DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1217 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201
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Nine at Columbia
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Nine at Columbia

1400 Huger StColumbia, SC 29201
Student Housing
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1034 Kinard Ct

ColumbiaSC29201
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Tapp's Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tapp's Building

1644 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Benton Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Skyland Estates, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Skyland Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Skyland Estates area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Acasa Prosper Fairways priced from $700. Acasa Tropical Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $736. Here are the most affordable Skyland Estates apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6781BR,1BA$700
Acasa Tropical Ridge1x1_7001BR,1BA$736
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$788
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$849
Broadview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$855
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$860
The HollowsAspen1BR,1BA$869
Waters At LongcreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$886
BriargateThe Cascade1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyland Estates, SC

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Skyland Estates area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2A Model at Three Rivers in the in the Skyland Estates neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Skyland Estates apartment is the The Saluda - Renovated Model at Copperfield starting at $1,120 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Skyland Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Skyland Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Three Rivers2A2BR,2BA$1.11
CopperfieldThe Saluda - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Broad River TraceSantee1BR,1BA$1.27
Riverbanks Retreat2 Bedroom Classic2BR,1BA$1.30
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.05
Waters At LongcreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Acasa Tropical Ridge1x1_7001BR,1BA$1.05
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6721BR,1BA$1.04
The HollowsAspen1BR,1BA$1.30
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Skyland Estates, Columbia, SC

Ranked #8

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

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Columbia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Skyland Estates Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 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 Skyland Estates Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Skyland Estates?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Skyland Estates?

The cheapest apartment in Skyland Estates is Acasa Prosper Fairways which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Skyland Estates costs $8,470.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Skyland Estates?

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 27 regular apartments in Skyland Estates 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 Skyland Estates?

Cheap apartments in Skyland Estates have an average cost of $221 which is $8,249 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Skyland Estates.

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