Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Druid Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (52 Rentals)

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property at 1600 Park Cir

$915 - $920

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201
property at 2714 Forest Dr

$925

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2714 Forest Dr

ColumbiaSC29204

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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Barkoot Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barkoot Apartments

4679 Fort Jackson BlvdColumbia, SC 29209
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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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property at 1600 Park Cir

$915 - $1,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 6

1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201

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property at 2009 Greene St

$1,100 - $1,800

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2009 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205
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2411 Blossom St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2411 Blossom St

2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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801 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 King St

801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
property at 2002 Greene St

$1,200 - $1,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2002 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205

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Druid Hills, Columbia, SC Local Guide

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. Cornell Arms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Druid Hills apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio,1BA$950
Towers at Forest Acres2D - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
The Cooper2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,099
ClaussensStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
Hampton House1 Bedroom without Balcony1BR,1BA$1,350
Senate PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills, SC

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Druid Hills area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Druid Hills apartment is the 1006 Princeton St Model at 1006 Princeton St, Unit 1006 starting at $1,600 with a $1.52 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
1006 Princeton St, Unit 10061006 Princeton St2BR,1BA$1.52
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
700 Woodrow1 Bedroom-Upgrade1BR,1BA$2.41
Hampton House1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.23
Devine & HeidtA1BR,1BA$2.62
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
3415 Piedmont Ave, Unit A3415 Piedmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.71
Cornell Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Towers at Forest Acres0C - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.89

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Druid Hills, Columbia, SC

Ranked #71

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 Towers at Forest Acres listed at $793.

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 $900 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 $1,395.

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