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The Palms on Main
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$1,350 - $1,550
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$1,350 - $1,550
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 28

The Palms on Main

1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Historic Waverly, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Historic Waverly Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Waverly area of Columbia, SC is a 3 Beds unit found at Benton Crossing priced from $446. Main Street Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $979. Here are the most affordable Historic Waverly apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$446
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$979
Berry BuildingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$979
The DylanC-80% income restricted studioStudio,1BA$999
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,001
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113
Cornell Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Waverly, SC

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Waverly area is the $1.41 price per square foot 314 S Woodrow St Model at 314 S Woodrow St 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 $1,300 with a $0.93 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
314 S Woodrow St314 S Woodrow St3BR,2BA$1.41
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.93
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.38
The AssemblyC23BR,3BA$1.26
1006 Princeton St, Unit 10061006 Princeton St2BR,1BA$1.43
Elmwood Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.65
Acasa Vista TowersTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.52
Columbia RisingDogwood3BR,1BA$1.49
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
3415 Piedmont Ave, Unit A3415 Piedmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.71

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across South Carolina, including Columbia. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Waverly?

The cheapest apartment in Historic Waverly is Main Street Living which is listed at $979, while the average apartment in Historic Waverly costs $3,960.

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 77 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 $564 which is $3,396 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Waverly.

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