
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $900 (12 Rentals)


Main Street Living

1321 Lofts

Cornell Arms Apartments

The Palms on Main

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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 | $1,390 | $800 | $1,600 |
University Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $900 | $1,999 |
| University Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $1,250 | $2,400 |
| University Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $2,096 | $4,600 |
| University Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,473 | $3,960 | $5,500 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Hills is under $1,649.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hills?
The cheapest apartment in University Hills is Main Street Living which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in University Hills costs $1,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Hills?
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 2 regular apartments in University Hills 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 University Hills?
Cheap apartments in University Hills have an average cost of $1,569 which is $31 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hills.
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