Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gervais Street Corridor Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (35 Rentals)

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The Palms on Main
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$1,313 - $1,570
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The Palms on Main

1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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$1,595

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1520 Senate St, Unit 11C

1520 Senate St
ColumbiaSC29201
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$915 - $1,600

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1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201

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Tapp's Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tapp's Building

1644 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Senate Club
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Senate Club

1018-1020 Marion StColumbia, SC 29201
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Kress Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kress Building

1502 Main StColumbia, SC 29201

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Gervais Street Corridor, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gervais Street Corridor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gervais Street Corridor area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Lofts at Lourie's priced from $1,032. Hub Columbia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable Gervais Street Corridor apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070
The DylanD-80% income restricted studioStudio,1BA$1,075
505 B Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113
Berry BuildingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,128
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,128
Cornell Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
The Land Bank Loft ApartmentsThe Balustrade1BR,1BA$1,199
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gervais Street Corridor, SC

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gervais Street Corridor area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Gervais Street Corridor apartment is the Cayce Model at Vista Lofts starting at $2,010 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gervais Street Corridor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.93
Vista LoftsCayce2BR,2BA$1.72
The AssemblyC23BR,3BA$1.26
Tapp's BuildingTapp`s: 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
Elmwood Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.65
Kress BuildingKress: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.09
Acasa Vista TowersOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
505 B Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gervais Street Corridor, Columbia, SC

Ranked #24

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Columbia, SC. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gervais Street Corridor Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gervais Street Corridor?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gervais Street Corridor is at The Dylan listed at $1,075.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gervais Street Corridor Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gervais Street Corridor Apartment is $1,032 at Lofts at Lourie's.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gervais Street Corridor Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gervais Street Corridor is starting from $1,100 at 505 B Ave.

What is the most affordable Gervais Street Corridor Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gervais Street Corridor Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Acasa Vista Towers and starts from $1,480.

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