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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Urban lifestyle
  • Beautiful, serene surroundings
  • Outdoor lifestyle

Location

8100 Bayfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
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Property Overview

Samara East Apartments offers an impressive overall Zumper rating of 8.8, reflecting its competitive pricing, exceptional amenities, and a prime location. With a perfect price rating of 10 and an amenities rating of 10, residents can expect great value and a high standard of living. Notable features include beautiful surroundings and outdoor spaces, while its trustworthiness rating of 7 underscores the transparency of its management.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Samara East Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Samara East Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath515 sqft
1BR 1BTH1 bed1 bath780 sqft
2BR 2BTH2 bed2 bath918 sqft
3BR 2BTH3 bed2 bath1,031 sqft

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Amenities for Samara East Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCeiling Fan
Central HeatHardwood Floor
HeatingIn Unit Dryer
Washer/Dryer Hookups

Appliances

DishwasherIn Unit Washer
In-Unit LaundryMicrowave
RangeRefrigerator
Washer Dryer Connections

Tech

Climate Control

Building

Business CenterCats OK
ClubhouseDogs OK
Onsite LaundryResidents Lounge
Smoke Free Community & BuildingsSmoke-free

Grounds

Outdoor SpacePlayground
Swimming PoolTennis Courts

Services

On-Site MaintenanceOn-Site Management
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog policy

Allowed 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit2
Monthly Rent$25

Cat policy

Allowed 
Limit2
Monthly Rent$25

Breed restrictions include:

No Aggressive Breeds.

Required one-time fees

Security Deposit$99
Building details

Property details

Year built1980
Units288
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About Samara East Apartments

HomeApartments in Columbia Samara East Apartments

Reside in a centrally located apartment near the I-77, rendering the state of South Carolina at your beck and call. Samara is bedecked with a complement of great amenities, with the best gift of all beautiful, serene surroundings with the city of Columbia nearby. Its perfect location grants both an outdoor and urban lifestyle with countless opportunities to grow one's horizons.


Year Built: 1980

Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Samara East Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Samara East Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Samara East Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Samara East Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Samara East Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Samara East Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Samara East Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Samara East Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Samara East Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Samara East Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

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Rent trends in Columbia

Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Columbia
A table of studio rental data trends in Columbia
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,435
October 2023$1,434
November 2023$1,374
December 2023$1,338
January 2024$1,335
February 2024$1,350
March 2024$1,413
April 2024$1,527
May 2024$1,429
June 2024$1,351
July 2024$1,318
August 2024$1,284
September 2024$1,334
October 2024$1,274
November 2024$1,146
December 2024$1,247
January 2025$1,350
February 2025$1,350
March 2025$1,356
April 2025$1,302
May 2025$1,347
June 2025$1,346
July 2025$1,071
August 2025$1,076
September 2025$976

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Getting around Columbia near 8100 Bayfield Rd

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 8100 Bayfield Rd, Columbia

Groceries

0/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

3/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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