
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Granby Hill Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (103 Rentals)
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2223-2225 Greene St

Claire Tower

The Carolinian

943 Texas St

Cornell Arms Apartments

Main Street Living

230 S Gregg St

Lofts at Lourie's

1106 Page St
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312-314 South Harden Street

207-209 S Pickens St

1618-1618 Heyward St

1321 Lofts

629 Kentucky St, Unit B, Unit B

2119 Kiawah Ave

2511 Youman St

2009 Greene St, Unit 103

Canalside Lofts

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The Palms on Main
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2444 Washington St, Unit 2444, Unit 2444

Claussens

Acasa Vista Towers

Senate Plaza

Hampton House

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2446 Washington St, Unit 2446 Washington Street, Unit 2446 Washington Street

The Lady

2210 Corning Rd

139-141 S Pickens St

The Wilshire House
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1813 Main

Sola Station

1113 Olympia Ave

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Vista Commons Apartments

900 Taylor St, Unit 308

607 Lady St, Unit A

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The Palms 1101

700 Woodrow

1520 Senate St

1100 Wheat St
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Elmwood Lofts

1600 Park Cir

Stone Ridge Apartments

2447 Gervais St

Berry Building

1227 Barnwell St

2002 Greene St

917 Texas St

Kress Building

Olympia Mills
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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 | $1,273 | $750 | $1,802 |
| Granby Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $795 | $2,078 |
| Granby Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $805 | $3,256 |
| Granby Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $754 | $4,200 |
| Granby Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,261 | $535 | $3,709 |
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There are currently 103 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 $715. The Dylan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. 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 | $715 |
| The Dylan | B50 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Broadmoor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $1,070 |
| 505 B Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Granby Hill, SC
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Granby Hill area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Granby Hill apartment is the C1 - Premium Model at 21 Oaks starting at $865 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Arthurtown 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.90 |
| 21 Oaks | C1 - Premium | 3BR,3BA | $0.78 |
| Granby Oaks Apartments | 2 bed / 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Tapp's Building | Tapp`s: 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Radley | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| 505 B Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Cayce Cove | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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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
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Granby Hill, Columbia, SC
Brookland-Cayce Senior High
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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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Granby Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Granby Hill is Stone Ridge Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Granby Hill costs $3,200.
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 85 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 $445 which is $2,755 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Granby Hill.
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