Cheap Apartments for Rent in St Matthews, SC from $500 (19 Rentals)

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Spring Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Lake

7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Harbour Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbour Landing

514 Spindrift LnColumbia, SC 29209
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Spring Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Gardens

325 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29206
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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 $799. 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 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
The Villages at Congaree Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$831
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$895
Arbor Landing1 Bed 1 ba Renovated1BR,1BA$899
Hampton CourtsHC11A501BR,1BA$912

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

As of March 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the St Matthews area is the $1.14 price per square foot Two-Bedroom Townhouse Model at Congaree Villas in the in the Springdale neighborhood starting from $1,474. The second greatest value St Matthews apartment is the 234 Quail Creek Dr Model at 234 Quail Creek Dr starting at $1,385 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Leesburg 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$1.14
234 Quail Creek Dr234 Quail Creek Dr3BR,1.5BA$1.11
Elm Creek Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.79
Carriage Place CondominiumsTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.18
21 OaksC13BR,3BA$0.59
Whispering Pines2 Bed 1.5 Bath-White Appliances2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.83
Arbor Landing1 Bed 1 ba Renovated1BR,1BA$1.06
Palmetto Place ApartmentsThe Place2BR,1BA$1.20
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.18

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St Matthews, SC

Ranked #24

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Matthews Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St Matthews?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St Matthews is at Colonial Pointe Apartments listed at $799.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St Matthews Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St Matthews Apartment is $831 at The Villages at Congaree Pointe.

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 $950 at Palmetto Place 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 Elm Creek Apartments and starts from $941.

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