
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Jones McDonald Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $900 (41 Rentals)


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Towers at Forest Acres

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2009 Greene St, Unit 103

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2718 Howell Ct

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2105 Grove St

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2320 Byrnes Dr

4921 Norman St

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1227 Barnwell St
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3606 Medical Dr

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801 King St

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Jones McDonald, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jones McDonald?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones McDonald Studio Apartments | $1,282 | $750 | $1,904 |
| Jones McDonald 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,517 | $795 | $2,825 |
Jones McDonald 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,765 | $900 | $3,256 |
| Jones McDonald 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,100 | $4,200 |
| Jones McDonald 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,305 | $1,267 | $3,250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jones McDonald Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jones McDonald?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jones McDonald is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jones McDonald?
The cheapest apartment in Jones McDonald is Five Points Residential which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Jones McDonald costs $4,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jones McDonald?
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 28 regular apartments in Jones McDonald 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 Jones McDonald?
Cheap apartments in Jones McDonald have an average cost of $301 which is $3,899 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jones McDonald.
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