
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heathwood West Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Heathwood West area of Columbia.


Towers at Forest Acres

The Landings at Forest Acres

Rosewood Gardens

Cross Hill Apartments

230 S Gregg St

700-702 S Edisto Ave

1013-1015 Munsen Spring Dr

1021 Munsen Spring Dr

The Cooper

Ravenwood Hills

Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

1618-1618 Heyward St
Heathwood West, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Heathwood West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathwood West Studio Apartments | $1,507 | $882 | $1,670 |
| Heathwood West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $868 | $1,969 |
| Heathwood West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $995 | $2,710 |
| Heathwood West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $1,092 | $2,700 |
| Heathwood West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $1,699 | $1,899 |
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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 Studio apartment currently listed from $882. Here are the most affordable Heathwood West apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Courts | HC11CR80 | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| Towers at Forest Acres | 0D - Studio | Studio,1BA | $882 |
| Rosewood Gardens | The All-New Rosewood Gardens Apartments! | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| The Cooper | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heathwood West, SC
As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Heathwood West area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,119. The second greatest value Heathwood West apartment is the 2 Bedroom-Upgrade Model at 700 Woodrow starting at $1,945 with a $1.85 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooper | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| 700 Woodrow | 2 Bedroom-Upgrade | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| Senate Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.67 |
| 5th & Sloan | The Duncan | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Rosewood Gardens | The All-New Rosewood Gardens Apartments! | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Hampton Greene Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 598 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 3415 Piedmont Ave, Unit B | 3415 Piedmont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Towers at Forest Acres | 0D - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHeathwood West, Columbia, SC
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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Heathwood West Neighborhood in Columbia, SC
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,275.
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 22 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 $258 which is $2,942 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Heathwood West.
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