Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Andrews Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (44 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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Raintree II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Raintree II

113 Cricket Tree LnColumbia, SC 29210
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St Andrews, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available St Andrews Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Andrews 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 St Andrews 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
Autumn Ridge1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge1BR,1BA$785
Grove at St. AndrewsE1Studio,1BA$816
Peachtree Place1BD1BR,1BA$823
Retreat at St. AndrewsA11BR,1BA$849
The HollowsAspen1BR,1BA$869
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$875
Richland Terrace ApartmentsThe Lexington1BR,1BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Andrews, SC

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the St Andrews 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 St Andrews 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 St Andrews 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
Ovation @35002x1.5 TH w/Carport2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Three Rivers2A2BR,2BA$1.05
Gleneagle Apartment Homes2 Bed / 2 Bath - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.08
Lory of HarbisonCypress2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Cypress Run2 Beds | 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.00
CopperfieldThe Saluda - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Harbison GardensTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$0.99
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6721BR,1BA$1.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St Andrews, Columbia, SC

Ranked #3

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 comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across South Carolina, including Columbia. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the St Andrews Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

8 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Andrews Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in St Andrews?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St Andrews is under $885.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Andrews?

The cheapest apartment in St Andrews is Acasa Prosper Fairways which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in St Andrews costs $1,473.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in St Andrews?

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 21 regular apartments in St Andrews 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 St Andrews?

Cheap apartments in St Andrews have an average cost of $383 which is $1,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Andrews.

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