
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $868 (37 Rentals)


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Hampton Courts

Claire Tower

The Landings at Forest Acres

Cross Hill Apartments

508 Graymont Ave

1403-1407 McArthur Ave

Rosewood Gardens

The Carolinian
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629 Kentucky St, Unit B

The Dylan

2511 Youman St

331 S Woodrow St, Unit 1

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The Palms on Main

The Babcock

Hampton House

5th & Sloan

The Wilshire House
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2603 Kiawah Ave, Unit Kiawah Avenue

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3938 Eureka St

4103 Devine St

526 Edisto Ave

1600 Park Cir

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2411 Blossom St
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Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melrose Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Heights Studio Apartments | $1,330 | $791 | $1,824 |
Melrose Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $868 | $2,612 |
| Melrose Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,696 | $850 | $3,175 |
| Melrose Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $1,100 | $3,750 |
| Melrose Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $1,267 | $4,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMelrose Heights, Columbia, SC
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3.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,142.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Melrose Heights is Rosewood Gardens which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Melrose Heights costs $3,575.
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 44 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 $359 which is $3,216 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Heights.
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