Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laurel Hill Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (43 Rentals)

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The Dylan
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Dylan

1930 Marion StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Waterford Apartment Homes
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$780 - $1,954
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$705 - $1,879
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$75
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$780 - $1,954
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Waterford Apartment Homes

1340 Longcreek DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Veranda at North Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
Senior Living
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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201

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815 Raleigh St
$1,100 - $1,350
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$1,035 - $1,285
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$1,100 - $1,350
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815 Raleigh St

815 Raleigh StWest 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 The Waterford Apartment Homes priced from $780. Park SC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Laurel Hill apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Waterford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 500 sqft1BR,1BA$780
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A21BR,1BA$799
Broad View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$835
Stoneridge Senior Village1 Bdroom1BR,1BA$863
Tamarind at StoneridgeSago1BR,1BA$869
The HollowsAspen1BR,1BA$869
Boulder CreekCongaree1BR,1BA$895
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$899
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Reserve at River WalkLace1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurel Hill, SC

As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laurel Hill area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Laurel Hill apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Waters At Longcreek starting at $1,295 with a $1.04 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.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.89
Waters At LongcreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
815 Raleigh St2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.10
1413 Cherokee St1413 Cherokee St2BR,1BA$1.13
546 Shull St, Unit A546 Shull St2BR,1BA$1.19
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.25
River Ridge1bd1bth1BR,1BA$1.30
Stoneridge Senior Village1 Bdroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Tamarind at StoneridgeSago1BR,1BA$1.25
The HollowsAspen1BR,1BA$1.30

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Laurel Hill, Columbia, SC

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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.

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 The Waterford Apartment Homes which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Laurel Hill costs $1,450.

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 13 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 $180 which is $1,270 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laurel Hill.

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