Cheap Homes for Rent in the Whaley Street Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $850 (47 Rentals)

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property at 2009 Greene St
$1,100 - $3,563
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 14
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2009 Greene St

ColumbiaSC29205
property at 629 Kentucky St
$1,150

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Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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629 Kentucky St, Unit B

629 Kentucky St
ColumbiaSC29201
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$1,350 - $2,400
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934 Laurens St

ColumbiaSC29201
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property at 619 King St
$1,470

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Base Rent$1,470

Total Monthly Price$1,470
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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619 King St, Unit 402

619 King St
ColumbiaSC29205
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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 4 Beds unit found at 21 Oaks priced from $680. Claire Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Whaley Street apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
21 OaksD1 - Premium4BR,2BA$680
Claire TowerEfficiencyStudio,1BA$850
Elmwood Lofts55+ Income-Restricted StudioStudio,1BA$920
The DylanD-80% studioStudio,1BA$950
Broadmoor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft.1BR,1BA$950
Acasa Vista Towers1X1CT1BR,1BA$990
Stone Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$999
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,027
Berry BuildingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,027
Hub Columbia4x34BR,3BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whaley Street, SC

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whaley Street area is the $0.74 price per square foot C1 Model at 21 Oaks in the in the Arthurtown neighborhood starting from $815. The second greatest value Whaley Street apartment is the 2x2 Model at Hub Columbia starting at $1,219 with a $1.15 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.
21 OaksC13BR,3BA$0.74
Hub Columbia2x22BR,2BA$1.15
Granby Oaks Apartments2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.46
1413 Cherokee St1413 Cherokee St2BR,1BA$1.13
2332 Stark St, Unit 2-unit Duplex2332 Stark St2BR,1BA$1.44
Acasa Vista Towers2X2AT2BR,2BA$1.41
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.87
Stone Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.34
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Whaley Street

What type of rentals are currently available in Whaley Street?

There are currently 202 Apartments for Rent in Whaley Street, SC with pricing that ranges from $460 to $5,500. There are also 126 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Whaley Street ranging from $850 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Whaley Street?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Whaley Street ranges from $850 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,108.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Whaley Street?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Whaley Street range from $649 to $4,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $460.

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