Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Booker Washington Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (21 Rentals)

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Veranda at North Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201

Booker Washington Heights, Columbia, SC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Columbia RisingLongleaf2BR,1BA$975
Benton CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$993
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.89
NOMA Flats3 BR3BR,2BA$1.30
River Ridge2bd1bth2BR,1BA$1.25
Columbia Rising2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.08
Benton CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
2107 Sumter St, Unit B2107 Sumter St1BR,1BA$1.11
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.36
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Booker Washington Heights, Columbia, SC

Ranked #47

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet 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

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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