Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wales Garden Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $800 (24 Rentals)

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property at 1600 Park Cir

$850 - $2,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201
property at 1814 Greene St

$1,000

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1814 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29201
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$1,075

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332 S Bull St

ColumbiaSC29205

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801 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 King St

801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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2411 Blossom St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2411 Blossom St

2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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Wales Garden, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wales Garden Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Senate PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,750
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1,985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wales Garden, SC

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wales Garden area is the $1.89 price per square foot 2 Bedroom-Upgrade Model at 700 Woodrow in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value Wales Garden apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Senate Plaza starting at $1,750 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wales Garden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.89
Senate PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.67

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Wales Garden, Columbia, SC

Ranked #73

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wales Garden Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wales Garden Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wales Garden is starting from $1,750 at Senate Plaza.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!