Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Heathwood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (64 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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$1,000 - $1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201
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Cedar Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crossing

350 Byron RdColumbia, SC 29209
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801 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 King St

801 King StColumbia, SC 29205

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Historic Heathwood, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Historic Heathwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Heathwood area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Capri Apartments priced from $925. Rosewood Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Historic Heathwood apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$935
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,130
Hampton Courts Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath A (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,252
Hampton House1 Bedroom without Balcony1BR,1BA$1,350
42 Magnolia + 5000 ForestA-50001BR,1BA$1,399
Huntington PlaceHillsboro2BR,2BA$1,440

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Heathwood, SC

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Heathwood area is the $1.41 price per square foot 314 S Woodrow St Model at 314 S Woodrow St in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Historic Heathwood apartment is the Glenhaven Model at Huntington Place starting at $1,725 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Southeast Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic Heathwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
314 S Woodrow St314 S Woodrow St3BR,2BA$1.41
Huntington PlaceGlenhaven3BR,2BA$1.18
1006 Princeton St, Unit 10061006 Princeton St2BR,1BA$1.43
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1.28
Hampton House1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.23
42 Magnolia + 5000 ForestA-50001BR,1BA$2.25
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1.89
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.68
Hampton Courts Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath A (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$2.53

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Heathwood Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Historic Heathwood is Rosewood Gardens which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Historic Heathwood costs $4,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic Heathwood?

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 5 regular apartments in Historic Heathwood 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 Historic Heathwood?

Cheap apartments in Historic Heathwood have an average cost of $353 which is $3,847 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Heathwood.

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