
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Whaley Street Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (14 Rentals)
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Cornell Arms Apartments

230 S Gregg St

700-702 S Edisto Ave

Stone Ridge

Lofts at Lourie's
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Westwood Estates
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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 | $1,327 | $800 | $1,750 | 
| Whaley Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $775 | $2,081 | 
| Whaley Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $805 | $2,793 | 
| Whaley Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $725 | $2,700 | 
| Whaley Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $988 | $570 | $1,740 | 
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Whaley Street Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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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 Westwood Estates priced from $775. 505 B Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Whaley Street apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Estates | 1b1bs | 1BR,1BA | $775 | 
| 505 B Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 | 
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 | 
| Hub Columbia | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $1,075 | 
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 | 
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whaley Street, SC
As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Whaley Street area is the $0.57 price per square foot Townhomes Model at Pulaski Square Townhomes in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Whaley Street apartment is the 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia starting at $1,249 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Waverly 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. | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Square Townhomes | Townhomes | 3BR,3BA | $0.57 | 
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.89 | 
| 21 Oaks | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $0.59 | 
| Granby Oaks Apartments | 2 bed / 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 | 
| 2107 Sumter St, Unit B | 2107 Sumter St | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 | 
| The Radley | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 | 
| 505 B Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 | 
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 | 
| Cayce Cove | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 | 
| Westwood Estates | 1b1bs | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 | 
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWhaley Street, Columbia, SC
Ranked #15
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Whaley Street, Columbia, SC
Brookland-Cayce Senior High
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Lifestyle Ratings
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.
Getting Around the Whaley Street Neighborhood in Columbia, SC
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Whaley Street Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Whaley Street?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Whaley Street is under $1,229.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whaley Street?
The cheapest apartment in Whaley Street is Westwood Estates which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Whaley Street costs $1,838.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Whaley Street?
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 50 regular apartments in Whaley Street that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Whaley Street?
Cheap apartments in Whaley Street have an average cost of $602 which is $1,236 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whaley Street.
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