Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heathwood West Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (84 Rentals)

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Hampton Courts
$1,025 - $1,675
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Hampton Courts

501 Pelham DrColumbia, SC 29209
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property at 3600 Chateau Dr

$1,299

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$1,299
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3600 Chateau Dr, Unit 224, Unit 224

3600 Chateau Dr
ColumbiaSC29204

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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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property at 1600 Park Cir

$850 - $1,850

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1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201

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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 1 Bed unit found at Towers at Forest Acres priced from $803. Capri has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Heathwood West apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers at Forest Acres1C - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$803
CapriStudioStudio,1BA$925
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$925
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,085
Hampton CourtsHC11D801BR,1BA$1,170
The Cooper2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,249
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,250
42 Magnolia + 5000 ForestA-421BR,1BA$1,349
Senate PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heathwood West, SC

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Heathwood West area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Heathwood West apartment is the 2 Bedroom-Upgrade Model at 700 Woodrow starting at $1,920 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Waverly 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.
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.83
5th & SloanThe Monroe1BR,1BA$1.99
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.27
Hampton CourtsHC11CR801BR,1BA$1.71
Towers at Forest Acres1B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1.81
CapriStudioStudio ,1BA$1.68

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Heathwood West, Columbia, SC

Ranked #42

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

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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 Towers at Forest Acres which is listed at $803, while the average apartment in Heathwood West costs $3,797.

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 23 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 $381 which is $3,416 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Heathwood West.

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