Cheap Homes for Rent in Olympia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $900 (28 Rentals)

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property at 1600 Park Cir

$850 - $1,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201
property at 2308 Pendleton St

$950

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$950
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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

2308 Pendleton St

ColumbiaSC29205

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property at 417 S Woodrow St

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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417 S Woodrow St

ColumbiaSC29205

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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 Lofts at Lourie's priced from $1,032. Hub Columbia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable Olympia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113
The Land Bank Loft ApartmentsThe ModerneStudio,1BA$1,129
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,150
Main Street LivingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$1,178
Berry BuildingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$1,178
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olympia, SC

As of March 14, 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 $1,260 with a $0.90 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.
5th & SloanThe Stage2BR,2BA$1.41
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.90
21 OaksD14BR,2BA$0.59
Tapp's BuildingTapps: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Granby Oaks Apartments2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.45
1413 Cherokee St1413 Cherokee St2BR,1BA$1.13
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
546 Shull St, Unit A546 Shull St2BR,1BA$1.16
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.08
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Olympia, Columbia, SC

Ranked #19

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Olympia

What type of rentals are currently available in Olympia?

There are currently 185 Apartments for Rent in Olympia, SC with pricing that ranges from $530 to $6,744. There are also 90 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Olympia ranging from $925 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Olympia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Olympia ranges from $925 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,316.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Olympia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Olympia range from $799 to $6,744, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $530.

Expert Rental Resources

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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