
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Olympia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (17 Rentals)


Cornell Arms Apartments

Main Street Living

Canalside Lofts

Claussens
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The Palms 1101

Senate Plaza

Devine District

607 Lady St, Unit A
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1600 Park Cir

1814 Greene St

Berry Building

Kress Building

Advenir at One Eleven
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Brookland

4 West
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 | $1,476 | $800 | $2,054 |
| Olympia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $795 | $2,665 |
| Olympia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $805 | $3,872 |
| Olympia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $754 | $4,200 |
| Olympia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $719 | $510 | $870 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOlympia, Columbia, SC
Ranked #12
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Olympia, Columbia, SC
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 $1,313.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olympia?
The cheapest apartment in Olympia is Cornell Arms Apartments which is listed at $950, 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 64 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 $410 which is $2,790 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olympia.
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