Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Druid Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (57 Rentals)

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property at 3600 Chateau Dr

$1,299

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$1,299
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$1,299

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3600 Chateau Dr, Unit 224, Unit 224

3600 Chateau 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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property at 1600 Park Cir

$850 - $1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 10

1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201
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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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property at 2009 Greene St

$1,050 - $1,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2009 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205
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801 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 King St

801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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2411 Blossom St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2411 Blossom St

2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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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 Acres2B - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$965
Arrington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$997
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
The Cooper2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,250
Senate PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Hampton House1 Bedroom without Balcony1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills, SC

As of May 04, 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 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at Arrington Place Apartments starting at $1,143 with a $1.16 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
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Towers at Forest Acres2A - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
2446 Washington St, Unit 2446 Washington Street2446 Washington St1BR,1BA$2.00
Hampton House1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.23
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
The Cardinal ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$2.53
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio ,1BA$2.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Druid Hills, Columbia, SC

Ranked #74

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

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2.5
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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 Cornell Arms Apartments listed at $950.

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 Arrington Place Apartments and starts from $1,143.

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Local Experts Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

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