Cheap Homes for Rent in the Druid Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (27 Rentals)

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property at 4103 Devine St

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4103 Devine St

ColumbiaSC29205

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property at 1600 Park Cir

$1,200 - $1,695

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1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,001
The Cooper2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,099
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,120
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1,143
Cornell Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Hampton House1 Bedroom without Balcony1BR,1BA$1,350
Senate PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills, SC

As of August 17, 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 1808 Greene St Model at 1808 Greene St starting at $1,700 with a $1.70 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 Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.18
1808 Greene St1808 Greene St2BR,1BA$1.70
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
2332 Stark St, Unit 2-unit Duplex2332 Stark St2BR,1BA$1.44
5408 Mauldin Ave, Unit 5408 Mauldin ave5408 Mauldin Ave2BR,2BA$1.53
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Hampton House1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.23
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

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Druid Hills, Columbia, SC

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Druid Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Druid Hills?

There are currently 143 Apartments for Rent in Druid Hills, SC with pricing that ranges from $800 to $3,200. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Druid Hills ranging from $795 to $4,360.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Druid Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Druid Hills ranges from $795 to $4,360 with an average monthly rent of $1,820.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Druid Hills?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Druid Hills range from $1,000 to $3,066, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,267.

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