
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Waverly Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (125 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Historic Waverly area of Columbia.


3700 N Main St

Towers at Forest Acres

Claire Tower

The Carolinian

4300-14302 Wentworth Dr

2223-2225 Greene St

2322 Two Notch Rd

The Landings at Forest Acres

Cornell Arms Apartments
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2628 Parkwood Dr

1432-1434 Sunnyside Dr

Arrington Place Apartments

3232 Brookwood Ct

Lofts at Lourie's

Main Street Living

711 S Holly St

1106 Page St

207-209 S Pickens St

312-314 South Harden Street
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1618-1618 Heyward St

1321 Lofts

3300 Margrave Rd

2202 Liberty St

NOMA Flats

2511 Youman St

2009 Greene St

Canalside Lofts

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The Palms on Main

2444 Washington St, Unit 2444, Unit 2444
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The Babcock

Claussens

Columbia Rising

3600 Chateau Dr, Unit 224, Unit 224

Acasa Vista Towers

The Palms 1101

3213 River Dr

Hampton House

Senate Plaza

The Lady
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920 Daly St

715-717 Sims Ave

5th & Sloan

1813 Main

139-141 S Pickens St

The Wilshire House

Sola Station

1113 Olympia Ave

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Vista Commons Apartments

900 Taylor St, Unit 308
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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 | $1,295 | $750 | $1,984 |
| Historic Waverly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $752 | $2,371 |
| Historic Waverly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,651 | $815 | $3,240 |
| Historic Waverly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $799 | $4,200 |
| Historic Waverly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,192 | $1,267 | $4,126 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Towers at Forest Acres priced from $799. The Dylan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. 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 | 1A - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Dylan | B50 | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $997 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $1,070 |
| 1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Waverly, SC
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Waverly area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Historic Waverly 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 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 | $0.90 |
| Vista Lofts | Cayce | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Granby Crossing | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Kress Building | Kress: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Columbia Rising | Dogwood | 3BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium | The Santee- Standard Furnished - By The Bedspace | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Towers at Forest Acres | 1A - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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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 The Dylan listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Waverly Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Historic Waverly Apartment is $799 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 $997 at Arrington Place Apartments.
What is the most affordable Historic Waverly Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Historic Waverly Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arrington Place Apartments and starts from $1,143.
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