
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Historic Waverly Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $795 (43 Rentals)


Towers at Forest Acres

Claire Tower

The Landings at Forest Acres

230 S Gregg St

Lofts at Lourie's

1321 Lofts

Main Street Living
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The Palms on Main

NOMA Flats

2444 Washington St, Unit 2444, Unit 2444

The Babcock

The Dylan

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Hampton House
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Canalside Lofts

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2446 Washington St, Unit 2446 Washington Street, Unit 2446 Washington Street

5th & Sloan

1813 Main

The Wilshire House

Sola Station

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Vista Commons Apartments

900 Taylor St, Unit 308
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Veranda at North Main

2231 Harper St

Elmwood Lofts

616 Saluda Ave

526 Edisto Ave

1219 Elmwood Ave

2002 Greene St

Berry Building
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Olympia Mills

2411 Blossom St

2009 Greene St

612 Whaley at The Mills

3600 Chateau Dr

The Land Bank Loft Apartments

2222 Rembert St
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Tapp's Building

404 Waccamaw Ave
Historic Waverly, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Historic Waverly?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Waverly Studio Apartments | $1,325 | $750 | $1,904 |
Historic Waverly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $795 | $2,272 |
| Historic Waverly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $815 | $3,240 |
| Historic Waverly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,372 | $799 | $4,200 |
| Historic Waverly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $1,267 | $3,776 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHistoric Waverly, Columbia, SC
Ranked #22
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Waverly Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Historic Waverly?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Historic Waverly is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Waverly?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Waverly is Lofts at Lourie's which is listed at $1,032, while the average apartment in Historic Waverly costs $3,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic Waverly?
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 73 regular apartments in Historic Waverly 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 Historic Waverly?
Cheap apartments in Historic Waverly have an average cost of $345 which is $3,355 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Waverly.
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