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Pricing and Floor Plans
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S1-5000
$1,630
Studio, 1 Bath
, 525 Sq. Ft.
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Aug. 4
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-1308
$1,630
525 Sq. Ft.
8/4/26
B-42
$1,375
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 775 Sq. Ft.
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Jun. 30
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
531
$1,375
775 Sq. Ft.
6/30/26
522
$1,375
775 Sq. Ft.
6/30/26
1128
$1,375
775 Sq. Ft.
7/31/26
A-5000
$1,399 - $1,770
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 621 Sq. Ft.
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Jun. 26
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1-1203
$1,399
621 Sq. Ft.
6/26/26
3-3203
$1,399
621 Sq. Ft.
6/30/26
2-2304
$1,425
621 Sq. Ft.
7/25/26
B-5000
$1,425 - $1,428
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 780 Sq. Ft.
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Jun. 17
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-2415
$1,428
780 Sq. Ft.
6/17/26
2-2313
$1,425
780 Sq. Ft.
9/10/26
A-42
$1,610
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 674 Sq. Ft.
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Jul. 14
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
324
$1,610
674 Sq. Ft.
7/14/26
C-42
$1,525 - $1,930
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 954 Sq. Ft.
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12 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1124
$1,930
954 Sq. Ft.
Now
613
$1,525
954 Sq. Ft.
6/26/26
734
$1,525
954 Sq. Ft.
6/30/26
D-42
$1,575 - $2,150
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,072 Sq. Ft.
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4 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
318
$1,575
1,072 Sq. Ft.
Now
312
$2,150
1,072 Sq. Ft.
7/25/26
327
$1,575
1,072 Sq. Ft.
8/31/26
C-5000
$1,549
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,003 Sq. Ft.
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Aug. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2-2203
$1,549
1,003 Sq. Ft.
8/1/26
2-2302
$1,549
1,003 Sq. Ft.
9/4/26
E-42
$2,110
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,387 Sq. Ft.
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Aug. 4
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
927
$2,110
1,387 Sq. Ft.
8/4/26
D-5000
$1,649
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,219 Sq. Ft.
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F-42
$1,999
3 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,485 Sq. Ft.
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Aug. 10
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1022
$1,999
1,485 Sq. Ft.
8/10/26
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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
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The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Utilities & Essentials
Cable TV Services
$85 / mo
Pest Control Services
$3 / mo
Utility - Billing Administrative Fee
$4.65 / mo
Trash Services - Doorstep
$25 / mo
Trash Services - Hauling
$7 / mo
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
Application Fee
$75
Due at Move-In
Utility - New Account Fee
$15
Administrative Fee
$350
Security Deposit (Refundable)
$1,000
Garage
Parking Fee
$100 / mo
Comments
Max of 10
Additional Parking Options
Garage
Dogs
Pet Fee
$350
Cats
Pet Fee
$350
Other Pets
Monthly Pet Fee
$20 / mo
Pet Fees
Pet Rent
$20 / mo
Pet Fee
$350
Storage Unit
Storage Fee
$25 - $50 / mo
Other Storage Fees
Storage Unit
Personalized Add-Ons
Short Term Rental
$200 - $500 / mo
Renters Liability Only - Non-Compliance
$15 / occurrence
Security Deposit Alternative
Varies one-time
Situational
Utility - Vacant Processing Fee
$50 / occurrence
Legal/Eviction Fees
Varies / occurrence
Lease Violation - Trash
$25 / occurrence
Returned Payment Fee (NSF)
$30 / occurrence
Access Device - Replacement
$5 - $50 / occurrence
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Apartment Features
Floor to Ceiling Windows
High Speed Internet Access
Kitchen
Lawn
Smoke Free
Community Features
Garages
Walk-Up
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable100 / 100
Bikeability
Somewhat bikeable20 / 100
Scores provided by
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Active76 / 100
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Transit
Commuter Rail
Columbia Amtrak Station
13 min Drive
Airport
Columbia Metro
31 min Drive
Moving to Northeast Arcadia Lakes, Columbia, SC
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest proximity to Trenholm Plaza, East Forest Plaza, and Jackson Square. Trenholm Plaza is 0.5 miles away, and East Forest Plaza is within an 11 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest has limited public transit, including 2 transit stops within 29.7 miles. Transit options include Columbia Amtrak Station and Camden Amtrak Station.
Airports
Living in Northeast Arcadia Lakes provides easy access to Columbia Metro, located just 31 minutes from 42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest.
Property Details
Situated between bustling downtown Columbia and the city’s charming suburbs, 42 Magnolia and 5000 Forest deliver the carefree and comfortable lifestyle you deserve. Whatever your needs are, these spacious studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments... are sure to suit your lifestyle. Featuring everything from gourmet kitchens to garden tubs, these open layouts offer ultimate functionality without sacrificing style. Select floor plans include the option for floor-to-ceiling windows, USB ports, sliding barn doors and other upgraded features, allowing you to personalize your space. Just beyond your doorstep, you’ll discover a variety of on-site amenities as well as a vibrant Columbia locale.
Situated between bustling downtown Columbia and the city’s charming suburbs, 42 Magnolia and 5000 Forest deliver the carefree and comfortable lifestyle you deserve. Whatever your needs are, these spacious studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments are sure to suit your lifestyle. Featuring everything from gourmet kitchens to garden tubs, these open layouts offer ultimate functionality without sacrificing style. Select floor plans include the option for floor-to-ceiling windows, USB ports, sliding barn doors and other upgraded features, allowing you to personalize your space. Just beyond your doorstep, you’ll discover a variety of on-site amenities as well as a vibrant Columbia locale.
42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest is located in Columbia, SC in the 29206 zip code.
What have y’all turned this place into? This used to be the premier apartment complex in Forest Acres.
Now you have a resident getting arrested because they fired a gun shot in the parking lot after a bunch of people got in arguments.
The use of weed is rampant (in a smoke free property) to the point that you park your car and as soon as you get out you smell the weed.
You have the outside of apartments torn to shreds because people don’t take care of it. Heaps of... trash bags left in parking spaces after valet trash picks them up. Plus charging residents fees that aren’t in their leases and not fixing it (yes current residents make sure you know your lease and utility charges, they will make you pay for things you aren’t legally responsible for and only fix it if you reach out).
Do better this is absurd and you should be ashamed that you as the property management team turned a once esteemed apartment complex into a run down unsafe place!
DO NOT LIVE HERE
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear your experience and perception of the community has changed. We take concerns regarding property conditions and account matters seriously, and encourage residents to contact the management... office directly so specific concerns can be reviewed and addressed appropriately.
2/10/26
Do not live here. Local Management team is terrible!
The management team is terrible. They send nasty and aggressive emails to residents. They don’t answer emails or phone calls. Find somewhere else to live.
Want to see pictures of the things they do, check the google reviews
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We’re sorry to hear about your experience. We take all feedback seriously and would appreciate the opportunity to make things right. Please contact us to discuss your concerns further.
7/25/25
Verified Renter
42 Magnolia is a great place to live! Not only amenities and location, but the staff works hard to ensure your move-in process is as smooth as possible.
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Aw, thanks! Your amazing feedback and rating mean the world to us.
5/2/25
Verified Renter
Best community in the USA. Staff goes beyond the call of duty. This is the place to make your forever home.
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Property Manager at 42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest responded to this review
Hi - you're our first priority! We're happy our team members went Beyond Expectations for you here at 42 Magnolia 5000 Forest Apartments.
4/18/25
Verified Renter
I couldn’t begin to summarize my fondness for this cozy,welcoming apartment complex
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Hi there - 100% satisfaction is our goal! Great to see 42 Magnolia 5000 Forest Apartments gave you such a great experience. Your review about 42 Magnolia 5000 Forest Apartments made our day! Thanks so much for taking the time to write.
