504 Graymont Ave
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Waverly Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (41 Rentals)
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$750 - $1,600Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1
The Dylan
1930 Marion StColumbia, SC 29201
3700 N Main St
ColumbiaSC29203
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Towers at Forest Acres
2050 N Beltline BlvdColumbia, SC 29204
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Claire Tower
1041 Marion StColumbia, SC 29201
2223-2225 Greene St
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4300-14302 Wentworth Dr
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1113 Olympia Ave
ColumbiaSC29201
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2508 Laurel St
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722 Holly St
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The Landings at Forest Acres
3431 Covenant RdColumbia, SC 29204
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Columbia Rising
1300 Johnson AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Arrington Place Apartments
1720 Van Heise StColumbia, SC 29204
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2922 Chestnut St, Unit A
2922 Chestnut StColumbia, SC 29204
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Lofts at Lourie's
1601 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Cornell Arms Apartments
1230 Pendleton StColumbia, SC 29201
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711 S Holly St
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116 S Edisto Ave
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312-314 South Harden Street
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1413 Cherokee St
1413 Cherokee StColumbia, SC 29201
3232 Brookwood Ct
ColumbiaSC29204
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Canalside Lofts
383 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201
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Main Street Living
1604 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
207-209 S Pickens St
ColumbiaSC29205
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NOMA Flats
2637 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Elmwood Lofts
1003 Elmwood AveColumbia, SC 29201
1618-1618 Heyward St
ColumbiaSC29205
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1321 Lofts
1321 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Carolinian
1318 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Babcock
2110 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Palms on Main
1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Hampton House
1800 Senate StColumbia, SC 29201
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1015 Price Ave
ColumbiaSC29201
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Veranda at North Main
3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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Benton Crossing
2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Berry Building
1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Olympia Mills
600 Heyward StColumbia, SC 29201
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801 King St
801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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2411 Blossom St
2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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The Land Bank Loft Apartments
1401 Hampton StColumbia, SC 29201
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612 Whaley at The Mills
612 Whaley StColumbia, SC 29201
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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 | $1,230 | $750 | $1,939 |
| Historic Waverly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $600 | $2,287 |
| Historic Waverly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $835 | $3,119 |
| Historic Waverly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $800 | $6,640 |
| Historic Waverly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,678 | $1,267 | $4,991 |
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Cheapest Available Historic Waverly Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Waverly area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Towers at Forest Acres priced from $808. Columbia Rising has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Historic Waverly apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Towers at Forest Acres | 0C - Studio | Studio,1BA | $808 |
| Columbia Rising | Modern 2bd & 3bd homes ready for you! | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $997 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $1,090 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,158 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,158 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Waverly, SC
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Waverly area is the $1.41 price per square foot The Stage Model at 5th & Sloan in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Historic Waverly 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 Historic Waverly apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 5th & Sloan | The Stage | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.89 |
| Tapp's Building | Tapp`s: 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| NOMA Flats | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 1413 Cherokee St | 1413 Cherokee St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Columbia Rising | Modern 2bd & 3bd homes ready for you! | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 2922 Chestnut St, Unit A | 2922 Chestnut St | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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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 $1,158.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Waverly?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Waverly is Towers at Forest Acres which is listed at $866, while the average apartment in Historic Waverly costs $3,771.
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 44 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 $336 which is $3,435 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Waverly.
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