
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Whaley Street Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (97 Rentals)
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943 Texas St

Elmwood Lofts

Cornell Arms Apartments

The Dylan

Stone Ridge Apartments

The Carolinian

Lofts at Lourie's

Main Street Living

1219 Elmwood Ave
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Acasa Vista Towers

207-209 S Pickens St

2451 Gervais St, Unit A

1520 Senate St, Unit 85

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717 Huntington Ave, Unit 717

1321 Lofts

629 Kentucky St, Unit B

1527 Gervais St

2429 Monroe St

2002 Greene St, Unit 301
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2905 Stratford Rd, Unit 2905 1/2 Stratford

Claussens

622 Kentucky St

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The Palms on Main

Hampton House

The Lady

1113 Olympia Ave

2002 Greene St, Unit 105

1900 Greene St
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1832 Greene St

5th & Sloan

The Wilshire House

1813 Main

1609-1609 Hollywood Dr

Senate Plaza

2603 Kiawah Ave, Unit Kiawah Avenue

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230 S King St, Unit King

219 S Holly St

1100 Wheat St
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426 Saluda Ave

2035 Rosewood Dr

2009 Greene St

302 South Harden Street

1227 Barnwell St

3 Barnwell St

1215 King St

912-920 King St

920 King St

334 S Bull St
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Whaley Street, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Whaley Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whaley Street Studio Apartments | $1,408 | $800 | $2,496 |
| Whaley Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,517 | $900 | $2,213 |
| Whaley Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $739 | $3,806 |
| Whaley Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $649 | $2,997 |
| Whaley Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $499 | $5,476 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmoor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Dylan | C-80% income restricted studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| The Carolinian | 1 Bedroon 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,001 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| 505 B Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| 717 Huntington Ave, Unit 717 | 717 Huntington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Acasa Vista Towers | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 505 B Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Granby Oaks Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| The Carolinian | 1 Bedroon 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Cayce Cove | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Broadmoor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium | The Catawba- Premium Furnished RR - By The Bedspac | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
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Best Local Schools in Whaley Street, Columbia, SC
Brookland-Cayce Senior High
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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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