Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $795 (32 Rentals)

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The Palms on Main
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$1,189 - $1,389
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$1,242 - $2,371
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 12

The Palms on Main

1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Hampton Courts
$1,247 - $1,519
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$1,252 - $1,828
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Hampton Courts

501 Pelham DrColumbia, SC 29209
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property at 2444 Washington St

$1,250

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$1,250
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2444 Washington St, Unit 2444, Unit 2444

2444 Washington St
ColumbiaSC29204

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property at 2002 Greene St

$1,100 - $1,400

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2002 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205
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2411 Blossom St
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2411 Blossom St

2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC Local Guide

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Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC

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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Melrose Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Melrose Heights is under $1,080.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Melrose Heights is Rosewood Gardens which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Melrose Heights costs $3,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Melrose Heights?

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 54 regular apartments in Melrose Heights 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 Melrose Heights?

Cheap apartments in Melrose Heights have an average cost of $420 which is $3,280 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Heights.

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