Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heathwood West Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (17 Rentals)

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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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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 Hampton Courts priced from $869. Towers at Forest Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $908. Here are the most affordable Heathwood West apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hampton CourtsHC11A501BR,1BA$869
Towers at Forest Acres2A - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$908
Rosewood Gardens2 Bed 1.5 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1,075
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,095
The Cooper2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heathwood West, SC

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Heathwood West area is the $1.17 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Model at The Cooper in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Heathwood West apartment is the 3 bed/2 bath Model at Ravenwood Hills starting at $1,395 with a $1.24 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.
The Cooper4 Bedroom 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1.17
Ravenwood Hills3 bed/2 bath3BR,2BA$1.24
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.89
Senate PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.67
Rosewood Gardens2 Bed 1.5 Bath Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.15
5th & SloanThe Duncan1BR,1BA$1.86
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1.91
Hampton CourtsHC11A501BR,1BA$1.76
Towers at Forest Acres1A - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Heathwood West, Columbia, SC

Ranked #41

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Heathwood West Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Heathwood West is Hampton Courts which is listed at $869, while the average apartment in Heathwood West costs $3,200.

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 29 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 $281 which is $2,919 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Heathwood West.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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