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


Claire Tower

2413 Laurel St

The Landings at Forest Acres

Acasa Vista Towers

1001 Woodrow St

1216 Gregg St

1124 Tree St

3805 Lamar St
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Ravenwood Hills

3017-3019 Longleaf Rd

Towers at Forest Acres

Lofts at Lourie's

1430 Gregg St

Main Street Living

2216 Liberty St

1321 Lofts
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1226 Gregg St

Hillcrest Apartments

Cornell Arms Apartments
Jones McDonald, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jones McDonald?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Jones McDonald Studio Apartments | $1,560 | $800 | $2,165 |
Jones McDonald 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $752 | $3,606 |
Jones McDonald 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $900 | $6,048 |
Jones McDonald 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,238 | $1,092 | $5,700 |
Jones McDonald 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,590 | $4,350 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Jones McDonald Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gable Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $918 |
Ravenwood Hills | 2 Bed, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $988 |
Hub Columbia | 4x3 C | 4BR,3BA | $995 |
The Landings at Forest Acres | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,007 |
Lofts at Lourie's | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,074 |
Towers at Forest Acres | 1A - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,083 |
The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Main Street Living | Barringer: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,112 |
1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hillcrest Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.54 |
700 Woodrow | 2 Bedroom-Upgrade | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
The Landings at Forest Acres | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Ravenwood Hills | 2 Bed 1 Ba Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Gable Oaks Apartments | Three Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
The Babcock | Suite 601 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Cornell Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Acasa Vista Towers | 1B-T | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJones Mcdonald, Columbia, SC
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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
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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 $1,169.
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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