
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Granby Hill Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $460 (99 Rentals)
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203 Carolina St

Claire Tower

Elmwood Lofts

The Dylan

Cornell Arms Apartments

Acasa Vista Towers

Stone Ridge Apartments

230 S Gregg St

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1413 Cherokee St

1321 Lofts

Lofts at Lourie's

629 Kentucky St, Unit B

2429 Monroe St

Canalside Lofts

1113 Olympia Ave

The Carolinian

401 Waccamaw Ave

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622 Kentucky St

619 King St, Unit 210

Hampton House

2217 Blossom St

The Lady

1900 Greene St

1832 Greene St

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2332 Stark St, Unit 2-Duplex

426 Saluda Ave

The Wilshire House
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619 King St, Unit 402

1813 Main

Senate Plaza

Sola Station

1100 Wheat St

1004 Pine St

2549 Cherry St

1227 Barnwell St

920 King St

912-920 King St
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Berry Building

317 Whaley St

1221 King St

2201 Washington St

2009 Greene St

Olympia Mills

801 King St

2411 Blossom St

403 S Waccamaw Ave

2015 Holt Dr
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Granby Hill, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Granby Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granby Hill Studio Apartments | $1,396 | $850 | $2,404 |
| Granby Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $845 | $2,213 |
| Granby Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $699 | $3,642 |
| Granby Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $649 | $4,600 |
| Granby Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,463 | $460 | $5,500 |
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There are currently 99 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Granby Hill Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Granby Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Granby Hill area of Columbia, SC is a 4 Beds unit found at 21 Oaks priced from $680. Claire Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Granby Hill apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oaks | D1 - Premium | 4BR,2BA | $680 |
| Claire Tower | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 55+ Income-Restricted Studio | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| The Dylan | D-80% studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Broadmoor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Acasa Vista Towers | 1X1CT | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $1,070 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Granby Hill, SC
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Granby Hill area is the $0.74 price per square foot C1 Model at 21 Oaks in the in the Arthurtown neighborhood starting from $815. The second greatest value Granby Hill apartment is the 2x2 Model at Hub Columbia starting at $1,219 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Granby Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oaks | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.74 |
| Hub Columbia | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Granby Oaks Apartments | 2 bed / 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| 1413 Cherokee St | 1413 Cherokee St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 2332 Stark St, Unit 2-unit Duplex | 2332 Stark St | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Acasa Vista Towers | 2X2AT | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Radley | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Cayce Cove | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGranby Hill, Columbia, SC
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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Granby Hill, Columbia, SC
Brookland-Cayce Senior High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Granby Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Granby Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Granby Hill is under $1,070.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Granby Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Granby Hill is Claire Tower which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Granby Hill costs $1,502.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Granby Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 32 regular apartments in Granby Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Granby Hill?
Cheap apartments in Granby Hill have an average cost of $422 which is $1,080 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Granby Hill.
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