
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rosewood Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (59 Rentals)
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Claire Tower

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Hampton Courts

1600 Park Cir

Capri Apartments

Rosewood Gardens

Cross Hill Apartments

Cornell Arms Apartments

230 S Gregg St

2121-2123 Tugaloo Ave
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1004 Pine St, Unit A1

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1051 Southern Dr, Unit SI ID1356279P

1012-1014 Woodlawn Ave

Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

712 Brandon Ave

1523-1525 Woodbine Ct

207-209 S Pickens St

2429 Monroe St
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2009 Greene St, Unit 201

2002 Greene St

618-620 Saluda Ave

2002 Greene St, Unit 213

3414 Lanier Ave

1840 Tall Pines Cir

Hampton House

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4003 Devine St

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238 S Marion St, Unit 240

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Plowden Place Apartments

1600 Park Cir

1908 Tall Pines Cir

225 Myron Cir

271 Myron Cir

3938 Eureka St

4103 Devine St

320 S Beltline Blvd

526 Edisto Ave
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103 Sunrise Ave

1227 Barnwell St

3626 Hydrangea St

1814 Greene St

2505 Blossom St

2347 Stark St

823 S Kilbourne Rd

3904 Persimmon St

2009 Greene St

721 Deerwood St
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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 | $1,349 | $800 | $1,750 |
| Rosewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $795 | $1,980 |
| Rosewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $839 | $3,175 |
| Rosewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $679 | $4,000 |
| Rosewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,093 | $609 | $4,800 |
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There are currently 59 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 $730. Plowden Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. 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 | $730 |
| Plowden Place Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Capri Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Hampton Greene Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 598 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Hampton Courts | HC11C80 | 1BR,1BA | $1,229 |
| Claussens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Hampton House | 1 Bedroom without Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rosewood, SC
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rosewood area is the $0.30 price per square foot 4x4.5 Model at Roost, The in the in the Arthurtown neighborhood starting from $609. The second greatest value Rosewood apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Model at Redpoint Columbia starting at $749 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Knollwood 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roost, The | 4x4.5 | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.30 |
| Redpoint Columbia | 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.59 |
| 21 Oaks | C1 - Premium | 3BR,3BA | $0.78 |
| Hampton Courts | HC11ER | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Plowden Place Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Hampton House | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 4003 Devine St | 4003 Devine St | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Hampton Greene Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 598 sqft | 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 $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rosewood?
The cheapest apartment in Rosewood is Plowden Place Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Rosewood costs $3,200.
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 26 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 $460 which is $2,740 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rosewood.
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