Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jones McDonald Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $446 (69 Rentals)

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ColumbiaSC29203

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4215 Bethel Church RdColumbia, SC 29206
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102 Marietta St

ColumbiaSC29204

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Benton Crossing I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing I

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Veranda at North Main
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Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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912-920 King St

912-920 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201

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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 I priced from $446. Claire Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Jones McDonald apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Benton Crossing I3 Bdrm A3BR,2BA$446
Claire TowerEfficiencyStudio,1BA$850
Towers At Forest AcresCamelliaStudio,1BA$890
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Elmwood Lofts55+ Income-Restricted StudioStudio,1BA$920
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
The DylanD-80% studioStudio,1BA$950
Acasa Vista Towers1X1CT1BR,1BA$990
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,027
Berry BuildingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,027

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jones McDonald, SC

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jones McDonald area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,219. The second greatest value Jones McDonald apartment is the Magnolia Model at Columbia Rising starting at $1,375 with a $1.31 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 Columbia2x22BR,2BA$1.15
Columbia RisingMagnolia3BR,1BA$1.31
1906 Greene St, Unit 1906 Greene St1906 Greene St2BR,1BA$1.30
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
1413 Cherokee St1413 Cherokee St2BR,1BA$1.13
Acasa Vista Towers2X2AT2BR,2BA$1.41
Benton Crossing I2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1.15
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.36
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jones McDonald Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jones McDonald?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jones McDonald is at Claire Tower listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jones McDonald Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jones McDonald Apartment is $949 at Gable Oaks Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jones McDonald Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jones McDonald is starting from $900 at Five Points Residential.

What is the most affordable Jones McDonald Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jones McDonald Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Benton Crossing I and starts from $446.

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