Cheap Homes for Rent in University Hills Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $900 (6 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the University Hills area of Columbia.

property at 1600 Park Cir

$850 - $1,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201
property at 2002 Greene St

$1,100 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2002 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205

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Cheapest Available University Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Hills area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Cornell Arms Apartments priced from $950. Main Street Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,003. Here are the most affordable University Hills apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio,1BA$950
Main Street LivingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$1,003
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hills, SC

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Hills area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value University Hills apartment is the 2A Model at The Palms on Main starting at $2,371 with a $2.16 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.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.90
The Palms on Main2A2BR,2BA$2.16
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.67
The Lady6E1BR,1BA$2.42
Hampton House1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.23
1321 Lofts1 bedroom 1 bath w/balcony1BR,1BA$3.22
The Wilshire HouseStandard1BR,1BA$2.76
Senate PlazaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.92
Main Street LivingBarringer: StudioStudio ,1BA$2.36
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio ,1BA$2.60

Frequently Asked Questions about University Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in University Hills?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in University Hills, SC with pricing that ranges from $800 to $4,200. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Hills ranging from $925 to $5,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University Hills ranges from $925 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,831.

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