Cheap Homes for Rent in Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (58 Rentals)

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property at 1600 Park Cir

$850 - $1,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 10

1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201

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property at 2002 Greene St

$1,200 - $1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2002 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205

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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 1 Bed unit found at Towers at Forest Acres priced from $798. The Dylan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Melrose Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers at Forest Acres1B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$798
The DylanB50 - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$800
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$925
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio,1BA$950
Arrington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$997
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, SC

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melrose Heights area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,300. 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$0.93
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
Kress BuildingKress: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.27
Towers at Forest Acres1B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1.82
3415 Piedmont Ave, Unit A3415 Piedmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.71
Capri ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.68

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC

Ranked #30

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 217 Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, SC with pricing that ranges from $795 to $4,800. There are also 121 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose Heights ranging from $825 to $5,400.

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 $825 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,647.

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 $1,195 to $3,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,267.

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