Cheap Homes for Rent in Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (42 Rentals)

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property at 1600 Park Cir

$850 - $1,850

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201

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property at 2002 Greene St

$1,100 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2002 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205

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property at 3600 Chateau Dr

$1,299

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$1,299
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$1,299

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3600 Chateau Dr, Unit 224, Unit 224

3600 Chateau Dr
ColumbiaSC29204

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Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melrose Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melrose Heights area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at The Dylan priced from $750. Towers at Forest Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $803. Here are the most affordable Melrose Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The DylanA50Studio,1BA$750
Towers at Forest Acres1C - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$803
CapriStudioStudio,1BA$925
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$925
Arrington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$997
Main Street LivingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$1,039
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,085
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, SC

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose Heights area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Melrose Heights apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper starting at $1,399 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.90
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
Kress BuildingKress: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
The Land Bank Loft ApartmentsThe Taylor1BR,1BA$1.70
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.67
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.27
Towers at Forest Acres1B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
CapriStudioStudio ,1BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC

Ranked #29

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Melrose Heights?

There are currently 215 Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, SC with pricing that ranges from $750 to $4,674. There are also 117 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose Heights ranging from $875 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Melrose Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melrose Heights ranges from $875 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,326.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Melrose Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Melrose Heights range from $1,100 to $4,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,774 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,267.

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