Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heathwood West Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $595 (66 Rentals)

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property at 230 S Gregg St

$1,000 - $2,250

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230 S Gregg St

ColumbiaSC29205
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Ravenwood Hills
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$1,120 - $1,465
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$1,120 - $1,465
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Ravenwood Hills

4215 Bethel Church RdColumbia, SC 29206
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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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Timberlane Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Timberlane Apartments

3610 Timberlane DrColumbia, SC 29205
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Barkoot Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barkoot Apartments

4679 Fort Jackson BlvdColumbia, SC 29209
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912-920 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

912-920 King St

912-920 King StColumbia, SC 29205

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Heathwood West, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Heathwood West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Heathwood West area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Capri Apartments priced from $925. Hampton Courts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable Heathwood West apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Hampton Courts Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath A (50% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$965
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,001
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,120
Rosewood Gardens2 Bed 1.5 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1,150
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,299
42 Magnolia + 5000 ForestA-421BR,1BA$1,350
Hampton House1 Bedroom without Balcony1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heathwood West, SC

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Heathwood West area is the $1.62 price per square foot 314 S Woodrow St Model at 314 S Woodrow St in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Heathwood West apartment is the Governor Model at Towers At Forest Acres starting at $1,670 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Heathwood West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
314 S Woodrow St314 S Woodrow St3BR,2BA$1.62
Towers At Forest AcresGovernor3BR,1.5BA$1.46
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.18
1906 Greene St, Unit 1906 Greene St1906 Greene St2BR,1BA$1.30
1808 Greene St1808 Greene St2BR,1BA$1.70
2332 Stark St, Unit 2-unit Duplex2332 Stark St2BR,1BA$1.44
Rosewood Gardens2 Bed 1.5 Bath Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.68

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Heathwood West, Columbia, SC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Heathwood West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Heathwood West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Heathwood West is under $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Heathwood West?

The cheapest apartment in Heathwood West is Hampton Courts Apartments which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in Heathwood West costs $1,575.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Heathwood West?

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 4 regular apartments in Heathwood West 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 Heathwood West?

Cheap apartments in Heathwood West have an average cost of $675 which is $900 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Heathwood West.

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