Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (23 Rentals)

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1430-1434 Gregg St
$7951 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

1430-1434 Gregg St

Columbia, SC 29201
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The Yards Townhomes
from $8652 Bedroom Apartments

The Yards Townhomes

1606-1642 Enoree AveColumbia, SC 29205
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Ravenwood Hills
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from $9882 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ravenwood Hills

4215 Bethel Church RdColumbia, SC 29206
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801 King St
from $1,2002 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 $936. 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 Acres0D - StudioStudio,1BA$936
Cross Hill ApartmentsA1B1BR,1BA$940
Rosewood Gardens2 Bed 1.5 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$995
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,007

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, SC

As of January 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose Heights area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 bath Renovated Model at Rosewood Gardens in the in the Deaswood neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Melrose Heights apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper starting at $1,379 with a $1.25 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.
Rosewood Gardens3 Bedroom 2 bath Renovated3BR,2BA$1.11
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.25
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.83
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Standard2BR,1BA$0.77
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Hampton CourtsA41BR,1BA$1.91
Cross Hill ApartmentsA1B1BR,1BA$1.38
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1.97

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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

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 $936.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Heights Apartment is $940 at Cross Hill Apartments.

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 $995 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 Rosewood Gardens and starts from $1,250.

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