Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Rock Hill, SC from $700 (1 Rental)
Rentals in Rock Hill near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.
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Rock Hill, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rock Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Rock Hill Studio Apartments | $1,292 | $925 | $2,039 |
Rock Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $750 | $2,136 |
Rock Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $1,200 | $2,680 |
Rock Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $1,299 | $3,058 |
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Getting Around Rock Hill, SC
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
35 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Rock Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rock Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rock Hill is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rock Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Rock Hill is Dunbar Apartments which is listed at $1,116, while the average apartment in Rock Hill costs $1,659.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rock Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Rock Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rock Hill?
Cheap apartments in Rock Hill have an average cost of $330 which is $1,329 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rock Hill.
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