
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laurel Hill Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (68 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Laurel Hill area of Columbia.


Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments

Park SC

Riverwalk Vista

Claire Tower

The Waterford Apartment Homes

3016 River Dr

2815 Howell Ct

The Hollows

Tamarind at Stoneridge
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1113 Florence St

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Lofts at Lourie's

407 Pineneedle Rd

1219 Elmwood Ave

Acasa Vista Towers

1418-1418 Kinderway Ave

1520 Senate St, Unit 85

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1321 Lofts
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Copperfield Apartments

The Babcock

2901 Park St

Canalside Lofts

4815 Barony Dr

400 W Miriam Ave

Three Rivers

Broad River Trace

Columbia Rising

312 Pineneedle Rd
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Veranda at North Main

Stoneridge Senior Village

2710 Howell Ct

Broad View

Benton Crossing

2801 Howell Ct

Waters At Longcreek

1227 Barnwell St

3 Barnwell St

4421 Windemere Ave
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Laurel Hill, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Laurel Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hill Studio Apartments | $1,330 | $401 | $1,915 |
| Laurel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,352 | $720 | $2,803 |
| Laurel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $450 | $3,322 |
| Laurel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $1,020 | $3,800 |
| Laurel Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $1,160 | $1,745 |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Laurel Hill Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Laurel Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Laurel Hill area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Siegel Select Columbia priced from $401. Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $721. Here are the most affordable Laurel Hill apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siegel Select Columbia | Studio - Weekly Rate | Studio,1BA | $401 |
| Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $721 |
| Park SC | 1 bed 1 bath A2 | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Broad View | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Waterford Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 500 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Hollows | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| Boulder Creek | A1-Congaree | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Riverbanks Retreat | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurel Hill, SC
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laurel Hill area is the $0.95 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,115. The second greatest value Laurel Hill apartment is the 2A Model at Three Rivers starting at $1,315 with a $1.13 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Three Rivers | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Broad River Trace | Chattahoochee | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Acasa Tropical Ridge | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Riverbanks Retreat | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Park SC | 1 bed 1 bath A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Siegel Select Columbia | Studio - Weekly Rate | Studio ,1BA | $0.89 |
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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.
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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Laurel Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Laurel Hill is Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments which is listed at $721, while the average apartment in Laurel Hill costs $1,575.
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 28 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 $292 which is $1,283 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laurel Hill.
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