
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olympia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (26 Rentals)
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113 S Parker St

943 Texas St

Cornell Arms Apartments

2900 Wilmot Ave

Lofts at Lourie's
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1430 Gregg St

1001 Woodrow St

Main Street Living

312-314 South Harden Street
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1216 Gregg St

1226 Gregg St

1218 Gregg St

2411 Blossom St
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300 Sortwell St

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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 |
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Olympia Studio Apartments | $1,471 | $800 | $2,562 |
Olympia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $800 | $3,521 |
Olympia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,061 | $800 | $6,220 |
Olympia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $699 | $4,610 |
Olympia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $891 | $569 | $2,996 |
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There are currently 26 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 3 Beds unit found at Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium priced from $770. Cornell Arms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Olympia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium | The Savannah- Standard Unfurnished | 3BR,2BA | $770 |
Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Hub Columbia | 4x3 C | 4BR,3BA | $995 |
Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,124 |
1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,169 |
The Wilshire House | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
Senate Plaza | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
The Lady | 10G | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
Sola Station | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olympia, SC
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Olympia area is the $1.31 price per square foot 3 bed / 2 bath Model at Granby Oaks Apartments in the in the Springdale neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Olympia apartment is the Cayce Model at Vista Lofts starting at $1,861 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant 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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Granby Oaks Apartments | 3 bed / 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Vista Lofts | Cayce | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
21 Oaks | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.63 |
700 Woodrow | 2 Bedroom-Upgrade | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Yugo Columbia Lofts | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
1321 Lofts | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Indigo at Brickworks | Sanders | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
The Radley | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Cayce Cove | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOlympia, Columbia, SC
Ranked #17
Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Olympia, Columbia, SC
Brookland-Cayce Senior High
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
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 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 $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olympia?
The cheapest apartment in Olympia is Lofts at Lourie's which is listed at $1,040, while the average apartment in Olympia costs $2,350.
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 10 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 $558 which is $1,792 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olympia.
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