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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olympia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (32 Rentals)
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932 Texas St
ColumbiaSC29201
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Claire Tower
1041 Marion StColumbia, SC 29201
2223-2225 Greene St
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1113 Olympia Ave
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722 Holly St
ColumbiaSC29205
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$1,032 - $2,0451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lofts at Lourie's
1601 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Cornell Arms Apartments
1230 Pendleton StColumbia, SC 29201
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711 S Holly St
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116 S Edisto Ave
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1413 Cherokee St
1413 Cherokee StColumbia, SC 29201
312-314 South Harden Street
ColumbiaSC29205
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$1,111 - $5,212Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Canalside Lofts
383 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201
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$1,138 - $1,858Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Main Street Living
1604 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
207-209 S Pickens St
ColumbiaSC29205
1618-1618 Heyward St
ColumbiaSC29205
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$1,211 - $2,008
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$1,111 - $1,908
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1321 Lofts
1321 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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$1,250 - $1,391
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$1,205 - $1,346
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The Carolinian
1318 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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$1,298 - $2,3181 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Palms on Main
1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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$1,300 - $1,4001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hampton House
1800 Senate StColumbia, SC 29201
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Berry Building
1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Olympia Mills
600 Heyward StColumbia, SC 29201
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801 King St
801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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2411 Blossom St
2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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The Land Bank Loft Apartments
1401 Hampton StColumbia, SC 29201
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612 Whaley at The Mills
612 Whaley StColumbia, SC 29201
307-309 Lyles St
CayceSC29033
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$1,075
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546 Shull St, Unit A
546 Shull StWest Columbia, SC 29169
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$1,150
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505 B Ave
505 B AveWest Columbia, SC 29169
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$1,290 - $1,8251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Granby Oaks Apartments
800 State StWest Columbia, SC 29169
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2807 Julius Felder St
2807 Julius Felder StCayce, SC 29033
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Pinewood Apartments
1000 Holland AveCayce, SC 29033
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Olympia, Columbia, SC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Olympia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia Studio Apartments | $1,369 | $800 | $1,804 |
| Olympia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $600 | $2,214 |
| Olympia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,710 | $805 | $3,119 |
| Olympia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $795 | $6,642 |
| Olympia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $530 | $5,728 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Olympia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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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 Lofts at Lourie's priced from $1,032. Cornell Arms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Olympia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $1,090 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,138 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,138 |
| 505 B Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,211 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olympia, SC
As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olympia area is the $1.41 price per square foot The Stage Model at 5th & Sloan in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $2,100. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 5th & Sloan | The Stage | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.89 |
| 21 Oaks | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $0.59 |
| Granby Oaks Apartments | 2 bed / 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Tapp's Building | Tapp`s: 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 1413 Cherokee St | 1413 Cherokee St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 546 Shull St, Unit A | 546 Shull St | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Radley | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Cayce Cove | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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Brookland-Cayce Senior High
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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 $1,250.
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 58 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 $372 which is $2,828 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olympia.
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