Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Olympia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (37 Rentals)

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Genius Ideas and Studio Layout Tips That Maximize Every Square Inch

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The Palms on Main
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$1,260 - $1,317
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$1,313 - $1,570
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$1,313 - $1,570
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The Palms on Main

1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Berry Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Olympia Mills
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Mills

600 Heyward StColumbia, SC 29201
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2411 Blossom St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2411 Blossom St

2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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Tapp's Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tapp's Building

1644 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Kress Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kress Building

1502 Main StColumbia, SC 29201

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olympia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Olympia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olympia is under $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olympia?

The cheapest apartment in Olympia is Lofts at Lourie's which is listed at $1,032, while the average apartment in Olympia costs $3,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olympia?

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 70 regular apartments in Olympia 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 Olympia?

Cheap apartments in Olympia have an average cost of $466 which is $2,734 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olympia.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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