
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Waverly Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Historic Waverly area of Columbia.


Claire Tower

4300-14302 Wentworth Dr

Towers at Forest Acres

700-702 S Edisto Ave

The Landings at Forest Acres
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Cornell Arms Apartments

1113 Florence St

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Main Street Living

Lofts at Lourie's

Canalside Lofts
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3232 Brookwood Ct

2216 Liberty St

The Palms on Main

NOMA Flats

1618-1618 Heyward St
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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 | $1,448 | $800 | $1,900 |
| Historic Waverly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $752 | $2,293 |
| Historic Waverly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $800 | $3,202 |
| Historic Waverly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $785 | $3,800 |
| Historic Waverly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,805 | $1,267 | $3,265 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Historic Waverly Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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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 2 Beds unit found at Towers at Forest Acres priced from $890. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towers at Forest Acres | 2A - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $890 |
| Columbia Rising | Freshly Updated 2bd Units with Wifi, and More! | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| Benton Crossing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $993 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $1,090 |
| Canalside Lofts | Devine | Studio,1BA | $1,092 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Palms on Main | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Waverly, SC
As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Historic Waverly 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 Historic Waverly 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 Historic Waverly apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.89 |
| NOMA Flats | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Vista Lofts | Cayce | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Senate Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.67 |
| Columbia Rising | Freshly Updated 2bd Units with Wifi, and More! | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| The Babcock | Suite 152/252/352 | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Benton Crossing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Acasa Vista Towers | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHistoric Waverly, Columbia, SC
Ranked #9
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Waverly Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Historic Waverly?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Historic Waverly is at Canalside Lofts listed at $1,092.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Waverly Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Waverly Apartment is $942 at Towers at Forest Acres.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Historic Waverly Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Historic Waverly is starting from $890 at Towers at Forest Acres.
What is the most affordable Historic Waverly Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Historic Waverly Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Acasa Vista Towers and starts from $1,480.
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