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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Druid Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $635 (48 Rentals)
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2709 Howell Ct
2709 Howell CtColumbia, SC 29203
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$850 - $1,200Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Claire Tower
1041 Marion StColumbia, SC 29201
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$900 - $1,0502 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Five Points Residential
4301 Grand StColumbia, SC 29203
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$902 - $2,742Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Towers At Forest Acres
2050 N Beltline BlvdColumbia, SC 29204
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The Landings at Forest Acres
3431 Covenant RdColumbia, SC 29204
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Cornell Arms Apartments
1230 Pendleton StColumbia, SC 29201
1403-1407 McArthur Ave
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2508 Laurel St
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$997 - $1,2672 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Arrington Place Apartments
1720 Van Heise StColumbia, SC 29204
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The Cooper
4214 Bethel Church RdColumbia, SC 29206
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1413 Cherokee St
1413 Cherokee StColumbia, SC 29201
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$1,120 - $1,465
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Ravenwood Hills
4215 Bethel Church RdColumbia, SC 29206
3232 Brookwood Ct
ColumbiaSC29204
102 Marietta St
ColumbiaSC29204
1507 Brennen Rd
ColumbiaSC29206
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Claussens
2003 Greene StColumbia, SC 29205
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$1,250 - $1,3912 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 11
The Carolinian
1318 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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$1,295 - $1,795Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 8
The Babcock
2110 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
619 King St, Unit 210
619 King St
ColumbiaSC29205
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Mauldin Village
5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Barkoot Apartments
4679 Fort Jackson BlvdColumbia, SC 29209
2710 Howell Ct
ColumbiaSC29203
1004 Pine St
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2228 Harper St
ColumbiaSC29204
3064 Beaumont Ave
ColumbiaSC29203
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Lamplighter Apartments
1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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2549 Cherry St
ColumbiaSC29205
1227 Barnwell St
ColumbiaSC29201
920 King St
ColumbiaSC29205
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912-920 King St
912-920 King StColumbia, SC 29205
2833 Wesley Dr
ColumbiaSC29204
1221 King St
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2838 Ashton St
ColumbiaSC29204
2201 Washington St
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2009 Greene St
ColumbiaSC29205
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2705-2707 School House Rd
ColumbiaSC29204
1510 Colleton St
ColumbiaSC29203
1509 Brennen Rd
ColumbiaSC29206
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801 King St
801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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2411 Blossom St
2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
2302-2304 Center St
ColumbiaSC29204
1700 Dalloz Rd
ColumbiaSC29204
1600 Park Cir
ColumbiaSC29201
4612 Cromer Ave
ColumbiaSC29203
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700 Kawana Rd
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2915 Oakview Rd
ColumbiaSC29204
1520 Senate St
ColumbiaSC29201
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Druid Hills, Columbia, SC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Druid Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Druid Hills Studio Apartments | $1,445 | $850 | $1,699 |
| Druid Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $845 | $2,180 |
| Druid Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $850 | $3,563 |
| Druid Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $1,100 | $4,600 |
| Druid Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $1,267 | $1,929 |
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Cheapest Available Druid Hills Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Druid Hills area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Claire Tower priced from $850. Five Points Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Druid Hills apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Claire Tower | Efficiency | Studio, 1BA | $850 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $900 |
| Towers At Forest Acres | Camellia | Studio, 1BA | $902 |
| 912-920 King St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $1,000 |
| The Cooper | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1,099 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,120 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR, 1BA | $1,143 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,300 |
| Hampton House | 1 Bedroom without Balcony | 1BR, 1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills, SC
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Druid Hills area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Druid Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom-Upgrade Model at 700 Woodrow in the Waverly neighborhood starting at $2,055 with a $1.96 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Druid Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Cooper | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $1.13 |
| 700 Woodrow | 2 Bedroom-Upgrade | 2BR, 2BA | $1.96 |
| 912-920 King St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $0.97 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR, 1BA | $1.16 |
| 1413 Cherokee St | 1413 Cherokee St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.13 |
| 2332 Stark St, Unit 2-unit Duplex | 2332 Stark St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.44 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.59 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.40 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.42 |
| Claire Tower | 1x1 525 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.81 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Druid Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Druid Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Druid Hills is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Druid Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Druid Hills is Claire Tower which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Druid Hills costs $1,675.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Druid Hills?
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 11 regular apartments in Druid Hills 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 Druid Hills?
Cheap apartments in Druid Hills have an average cost of $426 which is $1,249 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Druid Hills.
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