Space is important, particularly when you're talking about punctuation: don't get Red Bank, South Carolina, confused with the town that used to be called Redbank. The latter is now called Saluda and is in a neighboring county!
Red Bank, a census-designated place, or CDP, is in Lexington County in the center of the Palmetto State (South Carolina)
Space is important, particularly when you're talking about punctuation: don't get Red Bank, South Carolina, confused with the town that used to be called Redbank. The latter is now called Saluda and is in a neighboring county!
Red Bank, a census-designated place, or CDP, is in Lexington County in the center of the Palmetto State (South Carolina). Home to nearly 9,000 residents and spanning over 12 square miles, Red Bank is rife with history, Southern charm and beautiful homes. The CDP is often considered part of the historic town of Lexington.
If you aren't from the South, you'll need to get used to the sometimes-stifling heat and high humidity levels of this part of South Carolina. From June through August, daytime highs are typically in the 90s, and the nighttime lows only drop to the low 70s. The good news is that just about all apartment rentals in Red Bank come equipped with air conditioning! If your cooling bills might be an issue, consider looking for a place advertised as "all bills paid." This, of course, means that you won't have to worry about how much your electric bill is, even if you keep it pretty frosty in the summer! Because of the high heat and humidity, you might be better off moving in the early spring, late fall or even during the mild winter when you'll rarely have to deal with even a dusting of snow.
You won't find too many apartment complexes in Red Bank; instead, you'll find that most of the available property rentals consist of townhouses, duplexes or single-family homes. Rental rates in this area tend to be on the high side when compared with similar homes in other sections of South Carolina, but if you're coming from one of the bigger cities or from somewhere like the Northeast or the Pacific Northwest, these prices will seem like a steal.
To prepare for your move to Red Bank, you'll need a way to pay the bills (i.e. a job) and the same documentation that you'd need to provide to a landlord anywhere else: pay stubs, tax forms, a letter of reference from your current landlord and maybe a copy of your credit report. Don't be surprised when your potential landlord runs a credit check of his or her own, though, and don't be shocked when you're the one footing the bill. That's just how it is!
Because Red Bank is often considered part of Lexington, it's not really split into separate neighborhoods. That being said, you could choose to live in the northern or southern part of town. Either way, you're going to need a car; with a Walk Score of 5, you might have a couple of businesses within walking distance, but not too many. Also, consider that what might be a brisk walk in the winter may feel insurmountable by July. Better make sure your vehicle has air conditioning!
North Red Bank: Living in the northern section of Red Bank puts you close to Interstate 20, which can take you to Florence if you head east, and all the way to western Texas (if you want to go that far). You can grab a cup of coffee at the Haven Coffee House or take a stroll through Virginia Hylton Park without straying too far from home.
South Red Bank: Heading south in Red Bank brings you to the area around Platt Spring Road. Here, you can meet your friends at Original Brunches Too for a late breakfast before stopping at the town's Walmart for groceries, tires, shoes, prescriptions or, well, just about anything else! What don't they sell at Walmart?
When you live in Red Bank, you'll be privy to pretty streets and lots of little lakes ... but you'll want to travel outside of the CDP to explore the historic region of Lexington County. The Lexington County Museum and the Cayce Historical Museum will bring you back to bygone eras.
If you're into the arts, greater Lexington has you covered: you'll enjoy regular performances by the Lexington County Arts Association, and you can see what's going on at the Chapin Community Theater. Rather watch sports? Football is big here in Dixie, and you can find local teams playing on Friday nights through the season. There's also local baseball to watch, and the Lexington County Tennis Complex hosts events and competitions throughout the year.
Finally, if you live in the South, you won't be left wanting for outdoor amusements! Walk or run the Lake Murray Dam, which spans 1.7 miles from Lexington to Irmo. There are "pocket parks" situated all over, offering grassy areas for picnics and playgrounds for the young and young at heart. Then, there's Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, and don't forget about the Three Rivers Greenway, where you can cool off in the shaded woods or go canoeing on a hot day. Watch out for alligators, though!
