
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rosewood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $595 (56 Rentals)
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1004 Pine St, Unit A1

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Hampton Courts Apartments

Capri Apartments

1655 S Beltline Blvd

Cross Hill Apartments

Cornell Arms Apartments

Rosewood Gardens

820-822 S Bonham Rd

3702 Live Oak St
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3626 Blossom St

230 S Gregg St

2429 Monroe St

Claussens

118 S Waccamaw Ave

1507 Brennen Rd

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The Carolinian

3602 Rose Dr

401 Waccamaw Ave
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1906 Greene St, Unit 1906 Greene St

Hampton House

2217 Blossom St

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2332 Stark St, Unit 2-Duplex

1900 Greene St

1832 Greene St

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Barkoot Apartments

1004 Pine St

225 Myron Cir
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Plowden Place Apartments

2549 Cherry St

107 Thornwell Ct

1227 Barnwell St

1216 Chevis St

912-920 King St

920 King St

715 Montague Rd

1221 King St

105 Thornwell Ct
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1509 Brennen Rd

801 King St

2411 Blossom St

108-110 Kilbourne Rd

403 S Waccamaw Ave

2015 Holt Dr

700 Kawana Rd

1769 Tall Pines Cir

174 S Marion St

3819 Prentice Ave
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Rosewood, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rosewood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Studio Apartments | $1,271 | $800 | $1,600 |
| Rosewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $900 | $2,180 |
| Rosewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $925 | $3,563 |
| Rosewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,284 | $679 | $4,600 |
| Rosewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $609 | $5,500 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rosewood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Rosewood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rosewood area of Columbia, SC is a 4 Beds unit found at 21 Oaks priced from $680. Plowden Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Rosewood apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oaks | D1 - Premium | 4BR,2BA | $680 |
| Plowden Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| Capri Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Hampton Courts Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath B (80% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Hampton House | 1 Bedroom without Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Wilshire House | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rosewood, SC
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rosewood area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Model at Redpoint Columbia in the in the Knollwood neighborhood starting from $749. The second greatest value Rosewood apartment is the C1 Model at 21 Oaks starting at $815 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Arthurtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rosewood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redpoint Columbia | 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.59 |
| 21 Oaks | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.74 |
| 1906 Greene St, Unit 1906 Greene St | 1906 Greene St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 2332 Stark St, Unit 2-unit Duplex | 2332 Stark St | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Plowden Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Roost, The | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Hampton Courts Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath B (80% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Capri Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.68 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rosewood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rosewood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rosewood is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rosewood?
The cheapest apartment in Rosewood is Rosewood Gardens which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Rosewood costs $1,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rosewood?
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 13 regular apartments in Rosewood 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 Rosewood?
Cheap apartments in Rosewood have an average cost of $601 which is $849 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rosewood.
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