Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jones McDonald Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (70 Rentals)

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2714 Forest Dr

ColumbiaSC29204

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The Palms on Main
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$1,207 - $2,503
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$1,207 - $2,503
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The Palms on Main

1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Veranda at North Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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Jones McDonald, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jones McDonald Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jones McDonald area of Columbia, SC is a 3 Beds unit found at Benton Crossing priced from $427. Five Points Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Jones McDonald apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$427
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio,1BA$950
Towers at Forest Acres2D - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070
The DylanD-80% income restricted studioStudio,1BA$1,075
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jones McDonald, SC

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jones McDonald area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Jones McDonald apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing starting at $427 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the Eau Claire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jones McDonald apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.93
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.36
1006 Princeton St, Unit 10061006 Princeton St2BR,1BA$1.52
Tapp's BuildingTapps: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Kress BuildingKress: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Columbia RisingAct NOW to be the first in a new FABULOUS 3bd!3BR,1BA$1.49
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.36
Towers at Forest Acres2B - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

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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 $1,113.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jones McDonald?

The cheapest apartment in Jones McDonald is Gable Oaks Apartments which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Jones McDonald costs $3,950.

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 29 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 $295 which is $3,655 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jones McDonald.

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