
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waverly Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $700 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Waverly area of Columbia.


Claire Tower

2223-2225 Greene St

2308 Pendleton St

2308 Pendleton St

1321 Lofts

Cornell Arms Apartments
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1106 Page St

Main Street Living

The Palms on Main

1706 Westminster Dr

The Carolinian

1706 Richland St

The Babcock
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Claussens

1600 Park Cir

2205 Harper St

2320 Byrnes Dr

914 King St

The Land Bank Loft Apartments

2102 Ervin St
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2002 Greene St

2411 Blossom St

801 King St

2808 Wheat St

1900 Greene St
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2418 Laurel St
Waverly, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waverly?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Studio Apartments | $1,202 | $750 | $2,006 |
| Waverly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $845 | $2,426 |
| Waverly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $1,250 | $2,875 |
| Waverly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,874 | $2,300 | $3,849 |
| Waverly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,250 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Waverly Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Waverly Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waverly area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at The Dylan priced from $750. Hub Columbia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable Waverly apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dylan | C50 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $1,070 |
| The Land Bank Loft Apartments | The Moderne | Studio,1BA | $1,079 |
| 1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,178 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Senate Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Hampton House | 1 Bedroom without Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Lady | 10C | 1BR,1BA | $1,415 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waverly, SC
As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waverly area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Waverly apartment is the 2A Model at The Palms on Main starting at $2,318 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waverly apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.90 |
| The Palms on Main | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| 700 Woodrow | 2 Bedroom-Upgrade | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| 1527 Gervais St | 2 bedroom 1 bath fully furnished | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Claussens | Loft | Studio ,1.5BA | $2.19 |
| Hampton House | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Lady | 10C | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| The Dylan | B80 | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.77 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waverly Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Waverly?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waverly is under $1,415.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waverly?
The cheapest apartment in Waverly is 1321 Lofts which is listed at $1,113, while the average apartment in Waverly costs $3,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waverly?
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 5 regular apartments in Waverly that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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