
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (35 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Melrose Heights area of Columbia.


501 Pelham Dr

Rosewood Gardens

2413 Laurel St

The Landings at Forest Acres

Towers at Forest Acres

1001 Woodrow St

Cross Hill Apartments

2900 Wilmot Ave
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1124 Tree St

Ravenwood Hills

3017-3019 Longleaf Rd

Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

620-622 Deerwood St

3851 Capers Ave

Main Street Living

1430 Gregg St

2119 Kiawah Ave

4103 Devine St, Unit Heathwood Court A
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2925 Hope Ave

312-314 South Harden Street

2216 Liberty St

1321 Lofts

4450-4450 Wildcat Rd

1218 Gregg St

1226 Gregg St

1216 Gregg St

The Cooper

2411 Blossom St
Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melrose Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Melrose Heights Studio Apartments | $1,664 | $800 | $2,757 |
Melrose Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,563 | $868 | $3,524 |
Melrose Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,854 | $900 | $4,632 |
Melrose Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $1,092 | $5,620 |
Melrose Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $1,699 | $1,899 |
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Cheapest Available Melrose Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose Heights area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Hampton Courts priced from $869. Rosewood Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Melrose Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hampton Courts | HC11A50 | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Towers at Forest Acres | 1B - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
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 |
Hampton Greene Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 598 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,169 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, SC
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose Heights area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Melrose Heights 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 Melrose Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Cooper | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
700 Woodrow | 2 Bedroom-Upgrade | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Yugo Columbia Lofts | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
The Landings at Forest Acres | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Ravenwood Hills | 2 Bed 1 Ba Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Cornell Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
238 S Marion St, Unit 238 | 238 S Marion St | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Hampton Greene Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 598 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMelrose Heights, Columbia, SC
Ranked #26
Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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?
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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 Claussens listed at $1,260.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Heights Apartment is $869 at Hampton Courts.
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 $988 at Ravenwood Hills.
What is the most affordable Melrose Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Melrose Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ravenwood Hills and starts from $1,100.
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