Cheap Homes for Rent in Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (28 Rentals)

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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 $891. Rosewood Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. 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$891
Rosewood GardensThe All-New Rosewood Gardens Apartments!1BR,1BA$925
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,059
The Cooper2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,099
Cornell Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,169
Hampton CourtsHC11A801BR,1BA$1,195
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,200
The Lady10BStudio,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Heights, SC

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose Heights area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,239. The second greatest value Melrose Heights apartment is the Tapps: 1 Bedroom Model at Main Street Living starting at $1,411 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Waverly 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$0.89
Main Street LivingTapps: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
The Cooper2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.90
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.82
1906 Greene St, Unit 1906 Greene St1906 Greene St2BR,1BA$1.25
The Yards Townhomes2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.69
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Rosewood GardensThe All-New Rosewood Gardens Apartments!1BR,1BA$1.27
Cornell Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC

Ranked #24

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 $800 to $3,800. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melrose Heights ranging from $750 to $5,000.

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 $750 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,211.

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 $995 to $3,488, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,190.

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