
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Druid Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Druid Hills area of Columbia.


4300-14302 Wentworth Dr

2223-2225 Greene St

Towers at Forest Acres

2508 Laurel St
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Five Points Residential

The Landings at Forest Acres

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Ravenwood Hills
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The Cooper

3232 Brookwood Ct

Mauldin Village

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2411 Blossom St
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 | $1,386 | $800 | $1,599 |
| Druid Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,515 | $845 | $1,901 |
| Druid Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $845 | $2,721 |
| Druid Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $1,100 | $2,600 |
| Druid Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $1,267 | $3,250 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 17 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 2 Beds unit found at Five Points Residential priced from $900. Towers at Forest Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $906. Here are the most affordable Druid Hills apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Towers at Forest Acres | 2A - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $906 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $997 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills, SC
As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Druid Hills area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 bed/2 bath Model at Ravenwood Hills in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Druid Hills apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper starting at $1,399 with a $1.27 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenwood Hills | 3 bed/2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| The Cooper | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| 700 Woodrow | 2 Bedroom-Upgrade | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| Senate Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.67 |
| The Babcock | Suite 226/326 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.68 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Towers at Forest Acres | 1B - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 4003 Devine St, Unit 2 | 4003 Devine St | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Cardinal Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Druid Hills Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Druid Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Druid Hills is Towers at Forest Acres which is listed at $986, while the average apartment in Druid Hills costs $3,200.
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 3 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 $282 which is $2,918 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Druid Hills.
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