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629 Kentucky St, Unit B

629 Kentucky St
ColumbiaSC29201

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The Palms on Main
$1,350 - $1,550
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The Palms on Main

1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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$1,530 - $2,250

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1100 Wheat St

ColumbiaSC29201

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912-920 King St
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912-920 King St

912-920 King StColumbia, SC 29205

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Whaley Street, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Whaley Street Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Whaley Street area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Broadmoor Apartments priced from $950. Stone Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Whaley Street apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadmoor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft.1BR,1BA$950
Stone Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$999
The DylanC-80% income restricted studioStudio,1BA$999
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,001
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032
Berry BuildingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,043
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,043
505 B Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whaley Street, SC

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whaley Street area is the $1.65 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Elmwood Lofts in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value Whaley Street apartment is the 717 Huntington Ave Model at 717 Huntington Ave, Unit 717 starting at $1,100 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Deaswood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Whaley Street apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elmwood Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.65
717 Huntington Ave, Unit 717717 Huntington Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Acasa Vista TowersOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
505 B Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Stone Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.34
Granby Oaks Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.79
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.22
Broadmoor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft.1BR,1BA$1.75
Rivers Edge at Carolina StadiumThe Catawba- Premium Furnished RR - By The Bedspac2BR,2BA$1.82

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Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Columbia, South Carolina. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Whaley Street Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Whaley Street?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Whaley Street is at The Dylan listed at $999.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Whaley Street Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Whaley Street Apartment is $950 at Broadmoor Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Whaley Street Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Whaley Street is starting from $1,095 at Broadmoor Apartments.

What is the most affordable Whaley Street Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Whaley Street Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadmoor Apartments and starts from $1,445.

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