
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $850 (63 Rentals)


2508 Laurel St

820-822 S Bonham Rd

3702 Live Oak St

Arrington Place Apartments

Rosewood Gardens

The Landings at Forest Acres

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Hampton Courts Apartments

The Cooper

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1413 Cherokee St
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3232 Brookwood Ct

Towers At Forest Acres

2429 Monroe St

118 S Waccamaw Ave

1507 Brennen Rd

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Ravenwood Hills

The Carolinian

1113 Olympia Ave

401 Waccamaw Ave
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622 Kentucky St

Cornell Arms Apartments

619 King St, Unit 210

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1906 Greene St, Unit 1906 Greene St

2217 Blossom St

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2332 Stark St, Unit 2-Duplex

1900 Greene St

1832 Greene St

The Babcock

619 King St, Unit 402
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31 Magnolia Glen Ln

2801 Howell Ct

2710 Howell Ct

2719 Howell Ct

3064 Beaumont Ave

2549 Cherry St

107 Thornwell Ct

1227 Barnwell St

920 King St

912-920 King St
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2838 Ashton St

715 Montague Rd

2201 Washington St

105 Thornwell Ct

2705-2707 School House Rd

1509 Brennen Rd

801 King St

2302-2304 Center St

403 S Waccamaw Ave
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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 | $1,417 | $850 | $2,226 |
| Melrose Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $932 | $2,396 |
Melrose Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $850 | $3,563 |
| Melrose Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,235 | $1,100 | $4,600 |
| Melrose Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,144 | $1,267 | $5,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMelrose Heights, Columbia, SC
Ranked #39
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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 $1,120.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melrose Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Melrose Heights is Rosewood Gardens which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Melrose Heights costs $1,546.
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 6 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 $456 which is $1,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melrose Heights.
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