
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jones McDonald Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (31 Rentals)
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3700 N Main St

Towers at Forest Acres

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4300-14302 Wentworth Dr

2223-2225 Greene 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 | $1,198 | $750 | $2,006 |
| Jones McDonald 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $752 | $2,476 |
| Jones McDonald 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $845 | $2,889 |
| Jones McDonald 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $1,100 | $3,849 |
| Jones McDonald 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,218 | $1,267 | $5,137 |
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Cheapest Available Jones McDonald Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jones McDonald area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Towers at Forest Acres priced from $789. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towers at Forest Acres | 0B - Studio | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Gable Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $997 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $1,070 |
| 1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,115 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jones McDonald, SC
As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jones McDonald area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Jones McDonald apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing starting at $1,115 with a $0.95 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.90 |
| Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Tapp's Building | Tapps: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 1413 Cherokee St | 1413 Cherokee St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Columbia Rising | Palmetto | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Gable Oaks Apartments | Three Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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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 $1,115.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jones McDonald?
The cheapest apartment in Jones McDonald is Towers at Forest Acres which is listed at $819, while the average apartment in Jones McDonald costs $24,833.
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 7 regular apartments in Jones McDonald that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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