Ballentine Homes for Rent

Ballentine, a neighborhood in Irmo, offers a serene lifestyle with easy access to Lake Murray, where residents enjoy kayaking, powerboating, and fishing. The community is known for its quiet atmosphere, punctuated by seasonal events like the migration of purple martins and holiday traditions such as “Letters to Santa” mailboxes. Ballentine Park provides walking trails, soccer fields, basketball courts, and a playground, making it a hub for outdoor activities. The area maintains a small-town feel despite being close to big box retailers and is just a 5-mile drive from Irmo’s shopping options and 20 minutes from downtown Columbia via Interstate 26. Ballentine is safer than the national average, with a low crime risk. The neighborhood features neo-traditional homes built after 2000, including spacious family homes near the lake and planned subdivisions inland. Popular dining options include local favorites like Liberty on the Lake and chains such as Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s. For more things to do, residents can visit the nearby Columbiana Centre mall or drive 12 miles to downtown Columbia for arts and cultural events at the Koger Center for the Arts and the Township Auditorium. Ballentine is served by highly rated schools in the Lexington-Richland School District 5, including Ballentine Elementary, Dutch Fork Middle, and Dutch Fork High School. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport, offering nonstop flights to major U.S. cities, is 20 miles away, and Prima Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital is less than 10 miles southeast in Irmo.