Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Waverly Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (31 Rentals)

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230 S Gregg St

ColumbiaSC29205
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Veranda at North Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
Senior Living
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Olympia Mills
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Mills

600 Heyward StColumbia, SC 29201
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Tapp's Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tapp's Building

1644 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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801 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 King St

801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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2411 Blossom St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2411 Blossom St

2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
Student Housing
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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 1 Bed unit found at Towers at Forest Acres priced from $856. Benton Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $993. Here are the most affordable Historic Waverly apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers at Forest Acres1A - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$856
Benton CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$993
Columbia RisingLongleaf2BR,1BA$995
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,090
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
The Land Bank Loft ApartmentsA81BR,1BA$1,139
Cornell Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Waverly, SC

As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Historic Waverly area is the $0.57 price per square foot Townhomes Model at Pulaski Square Townhomes in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $999. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pulaski Square TownhomesTownhomes3BR,3BA$0.57
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.89
NOMA Flats3 BR3BR,2BA$1.30
Senate PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.67
Columbia RisingLongleaf2BR,1BA$1.08
Benton CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
2107 Sumter St, Unit B2107 Sumter St1BR,1BA$1.11
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.49
3415 Piedmont Ave, Unit B3415 Piedmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Historic Waverly, Columbia, SC

Ranked #7

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Historic Waverly Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Towers at Forest Acres which is listed at $856, while the average apartment in Historic Waverly costs $1,852.

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 36 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 $634 which is $1,218 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Waverly.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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