Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (29 Rentals)

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1430 Gregg St
$7951 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1430 Gregg St

Columbia, SC 29201
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1001 Woodrow St
$9501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1001 Woodrow St

Columbia, SC 29205
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3405 Heyward St
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3405 Heyward St

Columbia, SC 29205
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Ravenwood Hills
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ravenwood Hills

4215 Bethel Church RdColumbia, SC 29206
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801 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 King St

801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose Heights area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Towers at Forest Acres priced from $748. Cross Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $940. Here are the most affordable Melrose Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers at Forest Acres0A - StudioStudio,1BA$748
Cross Hill ApartmentsA1B1BR,1BA$940
Hampton CourtsHC11A1BR,1BA$979
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,001
The Landings at Forest Acres3BR/1.5BA3BR,1BA$1,092
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,125
Main Street LivingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$1,138

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, SC

As of February 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose Heights area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3BR/1.5BA Model at The Landings at Forest Acres in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,092. The second greatest value Melrose Heights apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper starting at $1,399 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Landings at Forest Acres3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.94
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.90
1527 Gervais St2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.97
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.83
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Cross Hill ApartmentsA1B1BR,1BA$1.38
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1.88
1910 Greene St, Unit 1910 Greene St.'1910 Greene St1BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC

Ranked #36

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.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Melrose Heights, Columbia, and the greater Columbia area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Melrose Heights Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 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 Melrose Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melrose Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melrose Heights is at Towers at Forest Acres listed at $748.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Heights Apartment is $883 at Towers at Forest Acres.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melrose Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melrose Heights is starting from $1,215 at Towers at Forest Acres.

What is the most affordable Melrose Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Melrose Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Landings at Forest Acres and starts from $1,092.

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