The Grove at St. Andrews
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The Grove at St. Andrews

716 Zimalcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
(88 Reviews)
$778 - $1,277/mo
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Move-In Specials

MOVE NOW, SAVE MORE! Receive a $250 rent credit up-front! All 2BR units** Must move in by 3/31. Conditions apply.

Floor Plans & Pricing

Studio

E2

Studio, 1 Bath | 490 sq. ft.

$858 - $1,106

3 Available Units

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Renovated E2

Studio, 1 Bath | 490 sq. ft.

$992 - $1,277

2 Available Units

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Renovated E1

Studio, 1 Bath | 407 sq. ft.

$966 - $1,203

1 Available Unit

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E1

Studio, 1 Bath | 407 sq. ft.

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1 Bedroom

A1

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 602 sq. ft.

$778 - $1,113

3 Available Units

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A2

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 618 sq. ft.

$795 - $1,087

3 Available Units

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A4

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 686 sq. ft.

$904 - $1,219

3 Available Units

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Renovated A2

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 618 sq. ft.

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Renovated A1

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 602 sq. ft.

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A3

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 630 sq. ft.

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2 Bedrooms

B1

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 816 sq. ft.

$925 - $1,219

3 Available Units

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B5

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 862 sq. ft.

$1,033 - $1,243

3 Available Units

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B2

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 825 sq. ft.

$945 - $981

2 Available Units

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B3

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 832 sq. ft.

$996 - $1,196

2 Available Units

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B4

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 848 sq. ft.

$1,036 - $1,129

2 Available Units

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B1W

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 816 sq. ft.

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Community epIQ Grade

F
F

Renter Ratings

D-

Review Ratings

Noise

1.0

Grounds

1.0

Safety

1.0

Office Staff

1.0

Maintenance

1.0

Neighborhood

2.3

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Review Count

F

Number of reviews in the past 365 days

2

Managerā€™s Review Engagement

F

Percentage of reviews responded to

0.00%

Managerā€™s Review Reply Time

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The Grove at St. Andrews Reviews

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Mark_A408

Resident ā€¢ 2023

12/22/2023

Slumlords

Residing at Groves at St. Andrews offers a rollercoaster of experiences, from tow truck interventions for expired tags to a concerning lack of attention to tenant welfare and property upkeep. The aftermath of a recent high-speed chase, including the recovery of multiple guns near aā€¦Ā See More >
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    anonymous

    Resident ā€¢ 2020 - 2023

    4/25/2023

    Lack of safety.

    There is a major lack in safety. It has been reported several times. Several residents have experienced people/squatters, freely using vacant apartments. Thatā€™s ridiculous. This is not a safe complex.ā€¦Ā See More >
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      anonymous

      Resident ā€¢ 2018 - 2021

      6/17/2021

      They have a serious roach infestation and they act like they are helpless and don't know what to do about it. The roaches are in my bed. They are literally everywhere in my apartment. When I first moved here there wasn't a roach problem thenā€¦Ā See More >
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        Kaylamg0521

        Resident ā€¢ 2020 - 2021

        2/5/2021

        CATFISH OF THE DECADE! DONT let the housing office fool you it looks beautiful in there with the chairs, mirror, nice painted walls, BUT GUESS what they full of it! Maintenance and management horrible! I been living here since June 2020 & I WOULD NOTā€¦Ā See More >
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          anonymous

          Resident ā€¢ 2021

          1/13/2021

          I living at the grove of st. Andrews apartment. My experience is the property at the grove at st. Andrews apartment is the property is pretty and people keep the property clean and nice for the residents to live here. The staff in the officeā€¦Ā See More >
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            Ellen_L

            Resident ā€¢ 2020

            5/7/2020

            The staff is truly amazing. My first contact was with Dedrick and he was very helpful. My next contact was with Linda Sims and what a wonderful experience that was. She answered all my questions with a smile and an incredible amount of knowledge. Sheā€¦Ā See More >
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              Reggie_S

              Resident ā€¢ 2017 - 2019

              7/12/2019

              I intended to just live here for year but the management is awesome!! Christopher Spriggs does an excellent job of delivering quality service promptly and will follow up with you. The staff knows you by name and treats you like family. They even have aā€¦Ā See More >
                Manager

                7/15/2019

                The Grove at St. Andrews
                Wow, thank you so much for the kind words, Reggie! It means so much to Christopher and the rest of our team to know you're pleased with your home, and we're absolutely thrilled to see you're loving life here at The Grove at St Andrews. We truly appreciate the time you've taken to share this positive feedback, and should you ever find yourself in need of any assistance, please feel free to swing by the office! We'd be happy to help you!
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                shannonloveschipper

                Resident ā€¢ 2017 - 2019

                6/18/2019

                I love living here. It's quiet, friendly and close to everything!! The staff is top notch, always there to hello and are very professional. The rent is very affordable and very reasonable for our are. The best place to call home!!ā€¦Ā See More >
                  Manager

                  6/19/2019

                  The Grove at St. Andrews
                  Thanks for the amazing review! It means so much to our team to know you're pleased with your home, and we're absolutely thrilled to see you're loving life here at The Grove at St Andrews. We truly appreciate the time you've taken to share this positive feedback, and should you ever find yourself in need of any assistance, please feel free to swing by the office! We'd be happy to help you!
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                  anonymous

                  Resident ā€¢ 2019

                  3/1/2019

                  I came in today to renew my lease and Ms. Connie Knight was very polite and effective. She had all my paperwork ready for me when I arrived and worked swiftly to get my lease done. I was very satisfied.

                    Manager

                    3/5/2019

                    The Grove at St. Andrews
                    We are very glad to hear that your experience with Connie was superb! It means so much to our team to know you're pleased with your home, and we're absolutely thrilled to see you're loving life here at The Grove at St. Andrews. If there is anything you need from our team in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out and let us know. Thanks!
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                    DebbieHenderson

                    Resident ā€¢ 2013 - 2019

                    2/22/2019

                    well since Ms, Tara and Ms, Linda has taken over they have calmed the community down and a much safer place I have been living here for about six years and I have seen a dramatic change I am loving the environment it is aā€¦Ā See More >
                      Manager

                      2/25/2019

                      The Grove at St. Andrews
                      We appreciate this rave review, Debra! It is our pleasure to provide exceptional service, and we are honored to accept your compliments. If there is anything you need assistance with, don't be afraid to give us a call or stop by the office - we are always here for you!
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                      anonymous

                      Resident ā€¢ 2018

                      9/28/2018

                      The community here is amazing. I've rented from a lot of places in different states and haven't found a better living environment. The staff are friendly, attentive. and very helpful. They've made me feel safe and welcome and were on top of getting me intoā€¦Ā See More >
                        Manager

                        10/8/2018

                        The Grove at St. Andrews
                        Good morning. Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your living experience. Please reach out to us if we may further assist your apartment needs.
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                        Priscilla_R

                        Resident ā€¢ 2018

                        8/16/2018

                        My fiance and I were looking for a quiet apartment complex to get away from college/student housing. I am thoroughly impressed by the management here. Travis and Hannah are a serious delight to have around. With events that take place provided by the office, it'sā€¦Ā See More >
                          Manager

                          8/22/2018

                          The Grove at St. Andrews
                          Thank you Priscilla for a wonderful review. We are very happy to hear about your experience with your new home and the service provided from our staff. Please let us know if we may further assist any more of your apartment needs.
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                          Sigmarho22

                          Resident ā€¢ 2016 - 2018

                          3/16/2018

                          The Grove at St Andrews is a awesome place to live. There staff is super friendly and effective at all the things you may need. They are all about helping there community and providing a safe and friendly environment. They care about you and areā€¦Ā See More >
                            Manager

                            3/22/2018

                            The Grove at St. Andrews
                            Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you are enjoying your living experience. Please let us know if we may assist in any way. We are here for you!
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                            Kristian8776

                            Resident ā€¢ 2017 - 2018

                            1/30/2018

                            I love this community because I lived here for 11 months and The Grove was a good budget friendly place to live with great staff. I never had any issues. The office is friendly and helpful and the maintenance team is great. Very convenient forā€¦Ā See More >
                              Manager

                              3/8/2018

                              The Grove at St. Andrews
                              Thank you for your review!Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. We're glad to hear you are enjoying your home and the community, we strive to make each experience here a great one. Please let us know if there is ever anything we can do anything for you!
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                              Keda Brown

                              Resident ā€¢ 2016 - 2018

                              1/27/2018

                              The office staff are very nice and willing to help you with any situation maintenance is friendly and prompt when you call the work order in I have stayed her for two years and the new office staff are the reason I renewed my leaseā€¦Ā See More >
                                Manager

                                3/8/2018

                                The Grove at St. Andrews
                                Thank you Mrs. Brown! We're happy to hear you have decided to stay with us. We hope to continue to exceed your expectations.
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                                cchaplin11

                                Resident ā€¢ 2013 - 2018

                                1/23/2018

                                One amazing place now that it has a new company owning it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are nice, kind, and have changed this community and made it a home for everyone that is out here. It is more safe to live.

                                  Manager

                                  3/8/2018

                                  The Grove at St. Andrews
                                  Thank you for your review! We appreciate the feedback. If we can do anything for you please let us know. We're looking forward to everything 2018 has to bring!
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                                  Trav_R

                                  Resident ā€¢ 2017 - 2018

                                  1/20/2018

                                  I am express with the staff. I experienced a hardship shortly after moving in. This staff so too supportive and understanding. I'm blessed to have met some of the office staff. So trust me when I say.....You will never go wrong with your decision toā€¦Ā See More >
                                    Manager

                                    3/8/2018

                                    The Grove at St. Andrews
                                    Thank you for providing the feedback! We're glad to hear you're settling in and adore our team as much as we do! Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you as we are here for you!
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                                    HenrySabb

                                    Resident ā€¢ 2016 - 2018

                                    1/19/2018

                                    I never lived at an apartment community where I felt loved by the staff as a family member. This is a place where you are treated as person and not a renter or paycheck. Any problem or complication i had was resolved on a timelyā€¦Ā See More >
                                      Manager

                                      3/8/2018

                                      The Grove at St. Andrews
                                      Henry, Thank you for taking time to provide feedback. We're glad to hear you our team is taking care of you! We love referrals and have a wonderful program we would like to tell you more about. Please stop by the office and we'll be happy to provide you with all the details.
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                                      Joyleebean

                                      Resident ā€¢ 2016 - 2017

                                      12/14/2017

                                      The Grove at St. Andrews will always remain a special place close to my heart because it is where I made my first home as an independent woman away from home. The apartments are maintained very well but if the scenery and the amenities doā€¦Ā See More >
                                        Manager

                                        3/22/2018

                                        The Grove at St. Andrews
                                        We truly appreciate you taking time to provide feedback. We're glad to hear you adore our team as much as we do. There are many more resident socials to come in 2018 and we hope you'll be able to attend. Please let us know if there is anything we can assist you with in the future. We are here for you!
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                                        anonymous

                                        Resident ā€¢ 2017

                                        11/27/2017

                                        I helped a friend of mine get this apartment, believing it to be safe, but she has had 2 incidences within a 6 week period of a strange man appearing at her apartment and performing an indecent act in front of her. Despite reporting theā€¦Ā See More >
                                          Manager

                                          3/22/2018

                                          The Grove at St. Andrews
                                          Thank you for letting us know of your concerns in reference to your friend. We have addressed this with the resident and the team at Grove at St. Andrews takes all resident reports seriously. We truly appreciate your referral and will continue to work hard to be a community you feel comfortable referring more people to in the future.
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                                          soontomove09

                                          Resident ā€¢ 2017

                                          11/12/2017

                                          You don't want to move in here. Maintenance issues are never addressed. It's nasty looking apartments there inside in out and the rent is too high for the condition of the place, it's run down and the ppl who work in the office just laughā€¦Ā See More >
                                            Manager

                                            3/23/2018

                                            The Grove at St. Andrews
                                            Good morning, Thank you for taking the time to review us. We would like to invite you to speak with us at your convenience in discussing how we may address and resolve all of your concerns. We are under new management and everything is turning around. We look forward to speaking with you soon about our positive improvements in detail. Sincerely, Grove at St. Andrews
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                                            AATkins97

                                            Resident ā€¢ 2017

                                            9/11/2017

                                            I just moved in a few weeks ago and really like my apartment. I had to call maintenance during the storm and both they and the carpet water extraction company came right away for my toilet that overflowed. So far like my neighborsā€¦Ā See More >
                                              Manager

                                              10/30/2017

                                              The Grove at St. Andrews
                                              Thank you for taking the time to provide positive feedback. We are happy to hear you are enjoying your new home! Please let us know if we can assist you in the future.
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                                              plexico-gaskins

                                              Resident ā€¢ 1998 - 2017

                                              8/25/2017

                                              Its surprising that this complex is still in business. The management are a bunch of liars, cheats, and thieves. The maintenance men will enter your apt at any time without notice for any reason. Last year I caught one robbing my apt, police were called,ā€¦Ā See More >
                                                Manager

                                                10/30/2017

                                                The Grove at St. Andrews
                                                We are sorry to hear of your unpleasant experience last year. As of May 1, 2017, First Communities took over management of the community. We are committed to building positive relationships with our residents and providing excellent customer service. All of our vendors undergo a thorough check before being approved to work on the property. While we understand an apology will not change your experience, we do extend one sincerely.
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                                                anonymous

                                                Resident ā€¢ 2016

                                                10/1/2016

                                                The crossroads is indeed my first time renting. I am enjoying the complex this far. I would also like to say the staff here are very caring and if i have any complaints as far as lights put up around the area or window needsā€¦Ā See More >
                                                  Manager

                                                  4/3/2018

                                                  The Grove at St. Andrews
                                                  Good morning! Thank you for submitting a review. We are happy to hear about your experience and look forward to continuing our services.
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                                                  Iclark_kent

                                                  Resident ā€¢ 2013 - 2016

                                                  9/28/2016

                                                  I've been here for 3 years and I love it , the changes the new staff are making are great. The name is now changed to the Grove make sure you talk to Paulaā€¦Ā See More >
                                                    Manager

                                                    4/3/2018

                                                    The Grove at St. Andrews
                                                    Good morning. Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear about your experience. Please let us know if we may assist with any of your apartment needs.

                                                    Features & Amenities

                                                    Laundry
                                                    • Clothes Care Center
                                                    Pets
                                                    • Dogs Allowed
                                                      Fee: $300. Rent: $15. Pet Limit: 2. Comments: Pets allowed upon receipt of applicable fees and management approval. Breed restrictions apply.
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                                                    • Cats Allowed
                                                      Fee: $300. Rent: $15. Pet Limit: 2. Comments: Pets allowed upon receipt of applicable fees and management approval. Breed restrictions apply.
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                                                    Other
                                                    • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
                                                    • ADA Accessible
                                                    • Coat Closets
                                                    • Fitness Center
                                                    • Fully-equipped Kitchen
                                                    • Hard Wood Style Vinyl Flooring Available
                                                    • Kitchen Pantries
                                                    • Linen Closets
                                                    • Outdoor Kitchen Area
                                                    • Pet Park
                                                    • Pool
                                                    • Premium Upgrades
                                                    • Security Deposit Alternative Available
                                                    • Short Term Lease Available
                                                    • Valet Trash Service
                                                    • Walk In Closets
                                                    • Window Coverings
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                                                    Leasing

                                                    Welcome home to the Grove at St. Andrews! Centrally located in Columbia, SC, the Grove offers a wide variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts to suit every lifestyle. Relax and unwind with our luxurious community amenities, featuring a pool with spacious sundeck, conveniently located fitness center and laundry facility, lush bark park, and more! Our pet-friendly community offers the perfect combination of convenience, comfort, and luxury. Schedule a tour today to experience all that the Grove at St. Andrews has to offer.
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                                                    Office Hours

                                                    • Sunday: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
                                                    • Monday - Friday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
                                                    • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
                                                    This community is managed by

                                                    First Communities Management

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                                                    Questions & Answers (1)

                                                    Robin_B686
                                                    Asked on: 07/23/2019
                                                    Q:Ā Is the 1bedroom have washer dryer connections

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                                                    Based on 88 number of votes by renters, The Grove at St. Andrews is currently rated 2.5 out of 5 stars.
                                                    The Grove at St. Andrews is rated 1/5 stars in our renters grounds survey, which is considered poor. The grounds are in a state of disrepair and need immediate attention.
                                                    The Grove at St. Andrews is rated 1/5 stars in our renters maintenance survey, which is considered poor. The maintenance team is unresponsive and ineffective in addressing issues.
                                                    The Grove at St. Andrews is rated 1/5 stars in our renters noise survey, which is considered poor. The noise level is consistently loud and disruptive, making it difficult to live in the complex.
                                                    The Grove at St. Andrews is rated 1/5 stars in our renters safety survey, which is considered poor. The complex is very unsafe and poses serious risks to residents.
                                                    The Grove at St. Andrews is rated 2.3/5 stars in our renters neighborhood survey, which is considered poor. The complex is located in a very undesirable and unsafe neighborhood with limited or no access to local attractions and services.
                                                    The Grove at St. Andrews is rated 1/5 stars in our renters staff survey, which is considered poor. The staff is unresponsive and unhelpful, making it difficult to live in the complex.
                                                    First Communities Management
                                                    Dogs Allowed
                                                    Fee: $300
                                                    Rent: $15
                                                    Pet Limit: 2
                                                    Comments: Pets allowed upon receipt of applicable fees and management approval. Breed restrictions apply.
                                                    Cats Allowed
                                                    Fee: $300
                                                    Rent: $15
                                                    Pet Limit: 2
                                                    Comments: Pets allowed upon receipt of applicable fees and management approval. Breed restrictions apply.
                                                    1 Bed, 1 Bath
                                                    2 Beds, 2 Baths
                                                    Studio, 1 Bath
                                                    MOVE NOW, SAVE MORE! Receive a $250 rent credit up-front! All 2BR units** Must move in by 3/31. Conditions apply.

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                                                    The Grove at St. Andrews is a 407 - 862 sq. ft. apartment in Columbia in zip code 29210. This community has a 1 - 2 Beds, 1 - 2 Baths, and is for rent for $778 - $1,277. Nearby cities include Cayce, West Columbia, Blythewood, Irmo, and Lexington.

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