
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (31 Rentals)
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113 S Parker St

501 Pelham Dr

Rosewood Gardens

2413 Laurel St

The Landings at Forest Acres

1001 Woodrow St

Cross Hill Apartments

1226 Gregg St

1216 Gregg St
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1124 Tree St

Ravenwood Hills

3017-3019 Longleaf Rd

Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

3851 Capers Ave

1430 Gregg St

2216 Liberty St

312-314 South Harden Street
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Towers at Forest Acres

1321 Lofts

2900 Wilmot Ave

4450-4450 Wildcat Rd

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 | $1,654 | $800 | $2,699 |
Melrose Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $868 | $3,753 |
Melrose Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $800 | $4,701 |
Melrose Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,092 | $5,250 |
Melrose Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $1,699 | $1,899 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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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 Rosewood Gardens priced from $895. Ravenwood Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $988. 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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Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
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 |
Claussens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
The Cooper | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, SC
As of May 01, 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 $1,780 with a $1.70 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 | $1.70 |
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 |
The Babcock | Suite 601 | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Cornell Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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 #25
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 $1,185.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Heights Apartment is $895 at Rosewood Gardens.
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 $925 at Rosewood Gardens.
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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