Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olympia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (11 Rentals)

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230 S Gregg St

ColumbiaSC29205
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Pinewood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Apartments

1000 Holland AveCayce, SC 29033
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Olympia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Olympia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olympia area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at 505 B Ave priced from $1,000. Lofts at Lourie's has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,032. Here are the most affordable Olympia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
505 B Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olympia, SC

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Olympia 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 Olympia 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 Olympia 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
730 Maryland St, Unit 1730 Maryland St2BR,2BA$1.27
21 OaksD14BR,2BA$0.59
Granby Oaks Apartments2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.45
Senate PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.67
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.09
505 B Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Olympia, Columbia, SC

Ranked #15

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 rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Columbia. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Olympia Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

13 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,320.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olympia?

The cheapest apartment in Olympia is 505 B Ave which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Olympia costs $1,889.

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 39 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 $561 which is $1,328 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olympia.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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