Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Druid Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (15 Rentals)

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Barkoot Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barkoot Apartments

4679 Fort Jackson BlvdColumbia, SC 29209
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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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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 Studio unit found at Towers at Forest Acres priced from $888. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers at Forest Acres0D - StudioStudio,1BA$888
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
The Cooper2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,019
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills, SC

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Druid Hills area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,119. The second greatest value Druid Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom-Upgrade Model at 700 Woodrow starting at $1,995 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Waverly 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 Cooper2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.06
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.90
Senate PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.67
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Hampton House1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.15
The BabcockSuite 133/134/333/3341BR,1BA$2.15
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Cornell Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Towers at Forest Acres0D - StudioStudio ,1BA$2.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Druid Hills, Columbia, SC

Ranked #60

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Druid Hills Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Druid Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Druid Hills Apartment is $970 at Towers at Forest Acres.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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