Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jones McDonald Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (27 Rentals)

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1430 Gregg St

ColumbiaSC29201
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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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Benton Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1217 Taylor StColumbia, 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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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. Elmwood Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable Jones McDonald apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$909
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$909
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$988
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,007
Acasa Vista Towers2C-T2BR,2BA$1,012
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,144
The Palms on MainStudio1BR,1BA$1,154

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jones McDonald, SC

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jones McDonald area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3702 Thurmond St Model at 3702 Thurmond St in the in the Booker Washington Heights neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Jones McDonald apartment is the 3702 Thurmond St Model at 3702 Thurmond St starting at $1,625 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Booker Washington Heights 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.
3702 Thurmond St3702 Thurmond St3BR,2BA$1.21
3702 Thurmond St3702 Thurmond St3BR,2BA$1.21
3145 Bronx Rd3145 Bronx Rd3BR,1.5BA$1.17
3145 Bronx Rd3145 Bronx Rd3BR,1.5BA$1.17
Vista LoftsCayce2BR,2BA$1.59
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Acasa Vista Towers1B-E1BR,1BA$1.25
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed 1 Ba Renovated2BR,1BA$1.13
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.38
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.47
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jones Mcdonald, Columbia, SC

Ranked #40

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Jones Mcdonald, Columbia, SC

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Jones Mcdonald, Columbia, SC

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,154.

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 $1,815.

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 10 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 $229 which is $1,586 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jones McDonald.

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