
Apartments for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC (76 Rentals)


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Main Street Living

The Carolinian

Hampton House

Claussens

Senate Plaza

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The Palms on Main

1221 Pickens St

717 Laurens Street

123 S Pickens St, Unit 123 S. Pickens St., Unit 123 S. Pickens St.

1100 Wheat St

921 Laurens St

147 S Pickens St

139-141 S Pickens St

1520 Senate St
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1618-1618 Heyward St

207-209 S Pickens St

1113 Olympia Ave

1829 Senate St

1819 Greene St

1816 Greene St

1900 Greene St

623 Henderson St

2002 Greene St

1600 Park Cir
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526 Edisto Ave

1719 Wheat St

1840 Wheat St

601 Main St

101 S Pickens St

19 Hollywood Ct

29 Hollywood Ct

156 S Marion St

500 Georgia St

1600 Park Cir
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The Heritage

701 Barnwell St

1614 Greene St

934 Laurens St

1851 Devine St

1200 Henderson St

637-641 Henderson St

1427 Pendleton St

624-634 Pickens St
University Hills, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hills Studio Apartments | $1,226 | $800 | $1,625 |
| University Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $900 | $1,856 |
| University Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,828 | $1,100 | $3,240 |
| University Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,168 | $2,150 | $4,200 |
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Pet Friendly Rating
This section of Columbia ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 2.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about University Hills
How much are Studio apartments in University Hills?
There are currently 19 Studio Apartments in University Hills with rent ranges from $800 to $1,625 with an average price of $1,226.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom University Hills Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in University Hills ranges from $900 to $1,856 with an average monthly rent of $1,426.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in University Hills cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in University Hills range from $1,100 to $3,240. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,828.
How expensive are University Hills Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 13 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in University Hills on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,150 to $4,200 - averaging $3,168 for the location.
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