
Samara East
8100 Bayfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
| Monthly Rent | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $899 - $1,099 | Studio - 2 Beds | Studio - 2 | 1 - 2 Baths | 1 - 2 | 515 - 918 sq. ft. |
| View Fees and Policies |
Pricing and Floor Plans
Studio Apartment
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1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
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2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom
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Details
Lease Term Options
- 6 - 14 Month Leases
Property Information
- Built in 1980
- 288 units / 2 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
- Application Fee Per Applicant$10
Due at Move-In
- Administrative Fee$0
Cats
- Cats Allowed
Max of 2, 0 lbs. Weight Limit
Restrictions
None
Dogs
- Dogs Allowed
Max of 2, 0 lbs. Weight Limit
Restrictions
None
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
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Area Scores
Walkability
Somewhat walkable30 / 100
Transit
Minimal public transit10 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable100 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable40 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy67 / 100
Transit


Moving to Northeast Arcadia Lakes, Columbia, SC
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Samara East proximity to Carolina Crossing Center, 7345 Parklane Rd, and 7339 Parklane Rd. Carolina Crossing Center is 1.3 miles away, and 7345 Parklane Rd is within a 27 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Samara East are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 4.6 miles, including Sesqui State Park.
Airports
Living in Northeast Arcadia Lakes provides easy access to Columbia Metro, located just 34 minutes from Samara East.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Joseph Keels Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Dent Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Mission Hope Foundation
Grades PK-8
Private
Westwood High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Cardinal Newman School
Grades 6-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Allen University
Drive: 13 min (7.9 mi)
Benedict College
Drive: 13 min (7.9 mi)
Columbia International Univ.
Drive: 17 min (9 mi)
University of South Carolina
Drive: 16 min (9.8 mi)
About Samara East
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.
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.
Samara East is an apartment community in Columbia, SC
Contact
Columbia, SC 29223
- SundayCLOSED
- Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- SaturdayCLOSED
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Renter Reviews
For Samara East
1.4
5 Ratings & Reviews
5/3/24
HORRIBLE. DONT DO IT
Move in date was 4/26 the pushed it to 5/1 because they claimed it wasn’t ready and the cleaning crew didn’t get a chance to clean it. Move in day came and by the time we moved all of our stuff in the bugs came running out of the walls. Had no where to stay because my family and i can’t live like that. Spent the next couple of days looking for better living conditions. I don’t even care about the eviction. I could never have my kids live like that
Review from Apartments.com
4 People Found This Helpful
12/6/23
DO NOT MOVE HERE
It was DIRTY when I moved in, office can’t answer a phone or email, unknown charges added to your account, no ceiling fans in my one bedroom, tile floors because only few have been renovated, painted over plywood for cabinets, walls are so thin you can hear your neighbors conversations and no I’m not exaggerating, they have BUGS bad, and I could go on. I regret moving in and you shouldn’t either.
Review from Apartments.com
2 People Found This Helpful
Property Manager at Samara East responded to this review
We sincerely apologize for the issues you've encountered during your residency at our apartments. Your feedback is essential to improving our services, and we're committed to addressing your concerns promptly.
We're sorry to hear about the... cleanliness issues upon move-in. It is our standard to provide a clean and well-maintained living space, and we acknowledge that this was not the case for you. Please know that we take your comments seriously, and we will review our move-in procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Regarding unknown charges and maintenance issues, we would like to investigate and address these matters promptly. Can you please provide us with better contact information so that we can speak with you directly to work towards a solution?
Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention, and we look forward to resolving them.
3/21/22
The apt
The only problem I see is that they don't have enough workers to keep the maintenance up plus people come and goes. I like my apt
Review from Apartments.com
12 People Found This Helpful
Property Manager at Samara East responded to this review
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our community! We are very pleased to hear that you have had a great experience here. As always, please let us know if there’s anything we can do to assist you.
7/18/18
Do not move here!
I absolutely do not recommend moving into this apartment complex. Upon moving we discovered that there were bed bugs in which we had to pay for ourselves to exterminate the apartment! On top of that any maintainence requests in order to get the issue resolved you either will have to call multiple times or go to the office and request and they may get to it over the course of a couple days or not all. I have been looking for a corporate number for the apartment. The customer service from... management and their employees is horrid.
Review from Apartments.com
80 People Found This Helpful
Property Manager at Samara East responded to this review
Thank you for your time, please be in contact with the new management to provide us further information at management@dasmenresidential.com.
12/17/16
Don't Even Bother
I've been in my apartment for almost a year now. Within this time, I've had the property manager, catch multiple attitudes and throw tantrums over me requesting my personal rental history, requesting pest control and maintenance on my apartment. The tile floors are throughout the house and are absolutely cold. I've had the flu twice because of it as well as a stomach virus because of my former neighbors and their sanitation issues. There was a shooting two weeks ago right outside my apartment... and when I requested to transfer to another unit upon renewal, I was told no; not because there wasn't any spaces available, but because even though my lease said there would be a $300 transfer fee, the property manager just didn't feel like going through the process of moving me. The amount for rent is not even worth it. Just don't come here. Please don't waste your time.
Review from Apartments.com
171 People Found This Helpful
Property Manager at Samara East responded to this review
Good news! Parklane is now under new management and is now called Samara East! DASMEN Residential would like to thank you for being a valued resident within our community, and we hope to improve your living experience.
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