
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Booker Washington Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Booker Washington Heights area of Columbia.


Claire Tower

4300-14302 Wentworth Dr

River Ridge

Five Points Residential

Lofts at Lourie's

3014-3014-3014-3012 Columbia Ave
Booker Washington Heights, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Booker Washington Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Washington Heights Studio Apartments | $1,460 | $800 | $1,975 |
| Booker Washington Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $752 | $2,293 |
| Booker Washington Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,779 | $845 | $2,999 |
| Booker Washington Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $1,280 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Booker Washington Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Booker Washington Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Booker Washington Heights area of Columbia, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Five Points Residential priced from $900. Gable Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Booker Washington Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Gable Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Columbia Rising | Longleaf | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| Benton Crossing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $993 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Booker Washington Heights, SC
As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Booker Washington Heights area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Booker Washington Heights apartment is the 3 BR Model at NOMA Flats starting at $1,559 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Eau Claire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Booker Washington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.89 |
| NOMA Flats | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| River Ridge | 2bd1bth | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Columbia Rising | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Benton Crossing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 2107 Sumter St, Unit B | 2107 Sumter St | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Gable Oaks Apartments | Three Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBooker Washington Heights, Columbia, SC
Ranked #47
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Booker Washington Heights Neighborhood in Columbia, SC
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
33 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Booker Washington Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Booker Washington Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Booker Washington Heights is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Booker Washington Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Booker Washington Heights is Gable Oaks Apartments which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Booker Washington Heights costs $2,167.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Booker Washington Heights?
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 9 regular apartments in Booker Washington Heights 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 Booker Washington Heights?
Cheap apartments in Booker Washington Heights have an average cost of $146 which is $2,021 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Booker Washington Heights.
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