Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jones McDonald Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (38 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Jones McDonald area of Columbia.

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3700 N Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Main St

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
Senior Living
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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1217 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201
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Elmwood Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Lofts

1003 Elmwood AveColumbia, SC 29201
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Nine at Columbia
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Nine at Columbia

1400 Huger StColumbia, SC 29201
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Benton Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Tapp's Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tapp's Building

1644 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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801 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 King St

801 King StColumbia, SC 29205

Jones McDonald, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jones McDonald Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jones McDonald area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Gable Oaks Apartments priced from $909. Five Points Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $918. Here are the most affordable Jones McDonald apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$909
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$918
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$988
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,007
Lofts at Lourie'sStudioStudio,1BA$1,074
Towers at Forest Acres1A - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,083
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Main Street LivingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$1,112
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,169

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jones McDonald, SC

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jones McDonald area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Hillcrest Apartments in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Jones McDonald apartment is the 2 Bedroom-Upgrade Model at 700 Woodrow starting at $1,995 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jones McDonald apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hillcrest Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.54
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.90
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed 1 Ba Renovated2BR,1BA$1.13
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.38
The BabcockSuite 6012BR,2BA$1.97
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
Acasa Vista Towers1B-T1BR,1BA$1.67
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jones Mcdonald, Columbia, SC

Ranked #25

Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Columbia, SC. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Jones McDonald Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jones McDonald Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jones McDonald?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jones McDonald is under $1,169.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jones McDonald?

The cheapest apartment in Jones McDonald is Gable Oaks Apartments which is listed at $909, while the average apartment in Jones McDonald costs $9,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jones McDonald?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Jones McDonald that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Jones McDonald?

Cheap apartments in Jones McDonald have an average cost of $249 which is $9,451 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jones McDonald.

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