
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gervais Street Corridor Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (11 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Gervais Street Corridor area of Columbia.


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Lofts at Lourie's
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Gervais Street Corridor, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gervais Street Corridor?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gervais Street Corridor Studio Apartments | $1,333 | $800 | $1,750 |
| Gervais Street Corridor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $900 | $2,081 |
| Gervais Street Corridor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,909 | $870 | $2,793 |
| Gervais Street Corridor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,070 | $1,385 | $2,658 |
| Gervais Street Corridor 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,219 | $570 | $1,740 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Gervais Street Corridor Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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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 505 B Ave priced from $1,000. Lofts at Lourie's has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,032. Here are the most affordable Gervais Street Corridor apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 B Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $1,075 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,108 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gervais Street Corridor, SC
As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gervais Street Corridor area is the $0.57 price per square foot Townhomes Model at Pulaski Square Townhomes in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Gervais Street Corridor apartment is the 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia starting at $1,249 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gervais Street Corridor apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Square Townhomes | Townhomes | 3BR,3BA | $0.57 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.89 |
| Granby Oaks Apartments | 2 bed / 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Senate Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.67 |
| 2107 Sumter St, Unit B | 2107 Sumter St | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| The Radley | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Acasa Vista Towers | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 505 B Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGervais Street Corridor, Columbia, SC
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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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 a cheap apartment in Gervais Street Corridor?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gervais Street Corridor is under $1,229.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gervais Street Corridor?
The cheapest apartment in Gervais Street Corridor is 505 B Ave which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Gervais Street Corridor costs $2,187.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gervais Street Corridor?
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 22 regular apartments in Gervais Street Corridor 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 Gervais Street Corridor?
Cheap apartments in Gervais Street Corridor have an average cost of $634 which is $1,553 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gervais Street Corridor.
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