Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jones McDonald Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (28 Rentals)

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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. Ravenwood Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $988. Here are the most affordable Jones McDonald apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,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
Towers at Forest Acres1A - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,135
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,154
The Palms on MainStudio1BR,1BA$1,154
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jones McDonald, SC

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jones McDonald area is the $1.61 price per square foot Suite 171/271/371 Model at The Babcock in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Jones McDonald apartment is the Cayce Model at Vista Lofts starting at $1,750 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant 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.
The BabcockSuite 171/271/3713BR,2BA$1.61
Vista LoftsCayce2BR,2BA$1.49
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.70
Acasa Vista Towers2C-T2BR,2BA$1.01
Elmwood Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.60
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
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47

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Jones Mcdonald, Columbia, SC

Ranked #23

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.
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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 $1,175.

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 $9,880.

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 7 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 $286 which is $9,594 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jones McDonald.

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