
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Druid Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (16 Rentals)
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1421 Shirley St

The Landings at Forest Acres
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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 |
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Druid Hills Studio Apartments | $1,474 | $800 | $3,172 |
Druid Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $900 | $3,201 |
Druid Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $875 | $4,271 |
Druid Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $1,092 | $2,600 |
Druid Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,199 | $1,699 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Druid Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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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 The Carolinian priced from $825. Five Points Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $918. 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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The Carolinian | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $918 |
Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
The Landings at Forest Acres | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,007 |
Towers at Forest Acres | 2B - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,034 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills, SC
As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Druid Hills area is the $1.60 price per square foot Suite 118/218/318 Model at The Babcock in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Druid Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper starting at $1,249 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. 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 Babcock | Suite 118/218/318 | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
The Cooper | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
The Landings at Forest Acres | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Towers at Forest Acres | 1C - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Claussens | Loft | Studio ,1.5BA | $2.19 |
Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Senate Plaza | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.92 |
The Carolinian | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.06 |
Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Druid Hills Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Druid Hills?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Druid Hills is at The Carolinian listed at $825.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Druid Hills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Druid Hills Apartment is $1,050 at Ravenwood Hills.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Druid Hills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Druid Hills is starting from $918 at Five Points Residential.
What is the most affordable Druid Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Druid Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ravenwood Hills and starts from $1,350.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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