Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (24 Rentals)

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The Palms on Main
$1,350 - $1,550
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The Palms on Main

1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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property at 2002 Greene St

$1,200 - $1,300

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2002 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205
property at 1600 Park Cir

$1,200 - $1,695

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1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201
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Senate Club

1018-1020 Marion StColumbia, SC 29201
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property at 1520 Senate St

$1,450 - $2,275

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1520 Senate St

ColumbiaSC29201

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University Hills, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Hills area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Carolinian priced from $1,001. Main Street Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,043. Here are the most affordable University Hills apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,001
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,043
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113
Cornell Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Hampton House1 Bedroom without Balcony1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hills, SC

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Hills area is the $1.43 price per square foot 1 Bedroon 1 Bath Model at The Carolinian in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,001. The second greatest value University Hills apartment is the 1 Bedroom with Balcony Model at Hampton House starting at $1,450 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Hampton House1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.23
Cornell Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
1321 Lofts1 bedroom 1 bath w/balcony1BR,1BA$3.03
The Wilshire HouseStandard1BR,1BA$2.76
Senate PlazaFurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$3.79
Main Street LivingBarringer: StudioStudio ,1BA$3.15

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across South Carolina, including Columbia. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hills?

The cheapest apartment in University Hills is The Carolinian which is listed at $1,001, while the average apartment in University Hills costs $3,960.

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.

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