
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Druid Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (55 Rentals)
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Claire Tower

2815 Howell Ct

3626 Blossom St

Five Points Residential

The Landings at Forest Acres

1403-1407 McArthur Ave

2508 Laurel St

Cornell Arms Apartments

Arrington Place Apartments
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The Carolinian

Ravenwood Hills

22 Guernsey Dr

The Cooper

1520 Senate St, Unit 85

The Babcock

3600 Chateau Dr, Unit E-205

4103 Devine St

1527 Gervais St

2002 Greene St, Unit 301
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22 Guernsey Dr

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2905 Stratford Rd, Unit 2905 1/2 Stratford

1407 Bonner Ave

Claussens

5306 N Trenholm Rd

1507 Brennen Rd

Mauldin Village

Barkoot Apartments

2710 Howell Ct

3202 Colin Kelly Dr
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2801 Howell Ct

2009 Greene St

Lamplighter Apartments

256 Myron Cir

1227 Barnwell St

3 Barnwell St

1215 King St

912-920 King St

920 King St

2833 Wesley Dr
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913 Pine St

2239 Center St

1825 St Julian Pl

2112 Academy St

4830 Norman St

2411 Blossom St

801 King St

2002 Greene St

1600 Park Cir

3600 Chateau Dr
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Druid Hills Studio Apartments | $1,401 | $800 | $1,750 |
| Druid Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $900 | $2,055 |
| Druid Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $850 | $2,827 |
| Druid Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,891 | $1,100 | $3,066 |
| Druid Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $1,267 | $1,729 |
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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. The Carolinian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,001. 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 |
| The Carolinian | 1 Bedroon 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,001 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Cooper | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,143 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Hampton House | 1 Bedroom without Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Senate Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills, SC
As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Druid Hills area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,299. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooper | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 2332 Stark St, Unit 2-unit Duplex | 2332 Stark St | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| The Carolinian | 1 Bedroon 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Hampton House | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 2905 Stratford Rd, Unit 2905 1/2 Stratford | 2905 Stratford Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Senate Plaza | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.79 |
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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 $1,001 at The Carolinian.
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 Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
Written by: Kama Offenberger
I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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