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

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The Palms on Main
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$1,242 - $2,371
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$1,242 - $2,371

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The Palms on Main

1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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property at 2444 Washington St

$1,250

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$1,250

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2444 Washington St, Unit 2444, Unit 2444

2444 Washington St
ColumbiaSC29204

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The Palms 1101
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$1,573 - $3,178
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$1,573 - $3,178

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The Palms 1101

1101 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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property at 1520 Senate St

$1,500 - $2,300

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1520 Senate St

ColumbiaSC29201
property at 1100 Wheat St

$1,450 - $2,250

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1100 Wheat St

ColumbiaSC29201

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Elmwood Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Lofts

1003 Elmwood AveColumbia, SC 29201
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property at 1600 Park Cir

$850 - $1,600

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1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201
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Stone Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Ridge Apartments

1000 Watermark PlColumbia, SC 29210
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
property at 2002 Greene St

$1,100 - $1,400

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2002 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205
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Kress Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kress Building

1502 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Olympia Mills
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Mills

600 Heyward StColumbia, SC 29201

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Granby Hill, Columbia, SC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
21 OaksD1 - Premium4BR,2BA$715
The DylanB50Studio,1BA$750
Stone Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$950
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio,1BA$950
Broadmoor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft.1BR,1BA$950
Berry BuildingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$995
Main Street LivingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$995
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070
505 B Ave2 Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.90
21 OaksC1 - Premium3BR,3BA$0.78
Granby Oaks Apartments2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.45
Tapp's BuildingTapp`s: 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.57
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.08
505 B Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Stone Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.27
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.18

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Granby Hill, Columbia, SC

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Columbia. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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