Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Whaley Street Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (33 Rentals)

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$895 - $1,495

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1113 Olympia Ave

ColumbiaSC29201

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Stone Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Ridge

1000 Watermark PlColumbia, SC 29210
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Olympia Mills
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Mills

600 Heyward StColumbia, SC 29201
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Kress Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kress Building

1502 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Elmwood Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Lofts

1003 Elmwood AveColumbia, SC 29201
Senior Living
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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
Student Housing
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612 Whaley at The Mills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

612 Whaley at The Mills

612 Whaley StColumbia, SC 29201
Student Housing
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Pinewood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Apartments

1000 Holland AveCayce, SC 29033
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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. Lofts at Lourie's has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,032. 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
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,113
Berry BuildingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$1,121
Main Street LivingBarringer: StudioStudio,1BA$1,121
The Land Bank Loft ApartmentsThe ModerneStudio,1BA$1,129
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whaley Street, SC

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whaley Street area is the $1.41 price per square foot The Stage Model at 5th & Sloan in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Whaley Street apartment is the 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia starting at $1,260 with a $0.90 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5th & SloanThe Stage2BR,2BA$1.41
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.90
21 OaksD14BR,2BA$0.59
Tapp's BuildingTapps: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
1413 Cherokee St1413 Cherokee St2BR,1BA$1.13
546 Shull St, Unit A546 Shull St2BR,1BA$1.16
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.08
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.18

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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.

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 Main Street Living listed at $1,121.

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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