Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (33 Rentals)

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$895
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$988
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,007
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,015
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,144
The Palms on MainStudio1BR,1BA$1,154
Towers at Forest Acres1B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,156
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, SC

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose Heights area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,299. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cooper2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.70
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.83
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed 1 Ba Renovated2BR,1BA$1.13
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.23
Hampton CourtsHC11CO1BR,1BA$1.84
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC

Ranked #26

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 Claussens listed at $1,175.

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 $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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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