Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laurel Hill Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (48 Rentals)

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3700 N Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Main St

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
Senior Living
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Park SC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park SC

1601 Longcreek DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1217 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201
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Nine at Columbia
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Nine at Columbia

1400 Huger StColumbia, SC 29201
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Benton Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Tapp's Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tapp's Building

1644 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Westwood Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Estates

100 Riverbend DrWest Columbia, SC 29169
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Laurel Hill, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Laurel Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Laurel Hill area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Acasa Prosper Fairways priced from $700. The Waterford Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Laurel Hill apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6781BR,1BA$700
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$830
Broadview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$835
Capstone at Stoneridge1 Bdroom1BR,1BA$841
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$850
The HollowsAshford1BR,1BA$869
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$918
Landmark at Pine CourtA3 Designer1BR,1BA$925
Waters At LongcreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurel Hill, SC

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Laurel Hill area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2A Model at Three Rivers in the in the Skyland Estates neighborhood starting from $1,280. The second greatest value Laurel Hill apartment is the The Saluda - Renovated Model at Copperfield starting at $1,120 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Skyland Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Laurel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Three Rivers2A2BR,2BA$1.10
CopperfieldThe Saluda - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Broad River TraceSantee1BR,1BA$1.28
Acasa Vista Towers1A-E1BR,1BA$1.40
Landmark at Pine CourtA3 Designer Plus with W/D1BR,1BA$1.24
Riverbanks Retreat2 Bedroom Classic2BR,1BA$1.30
Waters At LongcreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Tamarind at StoneridgeSago1BR,1BA$1.37
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6721BR,1BA$1.04
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Laurel Hill, Columbia, SC

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Columbia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Laurel Hill Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Laurel Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Laurel Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Laurel Hill is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Laurel Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Laurel Hill is Acasa Prosper Fairways which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Laurel Hill costs $26,580.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Laurel Hill?

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 26 regular apartments in Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill?

Cheap apartments in Laurel Hill have an average cost of $236 which is $26,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laurel Hill.

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