
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Neighborhood of West Columbia, SC from $400 (81 Rentals)
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Riverbanks Retreat

Broadmoor Apartments

Forestbrook Apartments and Townhomes

Serenity Apartments at West Columbia

505 B Ave

815 Raleigh St

302 Koon St

Lexington Place Apartments

Quail Hollow Apartments
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Woodbine Park Apartments

614 North St

69 Lexington Dr

1717 Burnham St

753 Center St

1637 North Ave

1639 North Ave

129 Hendrix St

312 N Parson St

1719 Burnham St
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940 Glenn St

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Siegel Select Columbia

Riverwalk Vista

Claire Tower

3016 River Dr

Tamarind at Stoneridge

Acasa Tropical Ridge

Boulder Creek

Elmwood Lofts

Landmark at Pine Court
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1113 Florence St

2508 Laurel St

Cornell Arms Apartments

Stone Ridge Apartments

The Dylan

The Carolinian

Lofts at Lourie's

Main Street Living

1219 Elmwood Ave

Acasa Vista Towers
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207-209 S Pickens St

1520 Senate St, Unit 85

1321 Lofts

Copperfield Apartments

Fountains of Edenwood

The Babcock

629 Kentucky St, Unit B

2901 Park St

1646 Oak St

2002 Greene St, Unit 301
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West Central, West Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Studio Apartments | $1,320 | $401 | $2,310 |
| West Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $799 | $4,290 |
| West Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $450 | $3,806 |
| West Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $699 | $3,800 |
| West Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $499 | $5,121 |
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There are currently 81 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Central Neighborhood of West Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available West Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Central area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Siegel Select Columbia priced from $401. Benton Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $446. Here are the most affordable West Central apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siegel Select Columbia | Studio - Weekly Rate | Studio,1BA | $401 |
| Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $446 |
| 21 Oaks | D1 - Premium | 4BR,2BA | $680 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Acasa Tropical Ridge | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $894 |
| Boulder Creek | A1-Congaree | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Landmark at Pine Court | A1 Designer Plus | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Broadmoor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Tamarind at Stoneridge | Sago | 1BR,1BA | $966 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central, SC
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Central area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value West Central apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing starting at $446 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the Eau Claire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.93 |
| Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| Three Rivers | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| 21 Oaks | D1 - Premium | 4BR,2BA | $0.61 |
| Forestbrook Apartments and Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| The Radley | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Cayce Cove | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 533 Center St, Unit A | 533 Center St | 1BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Siegel Select Columbia | Studio - Weekly Rate | Studio ,1BA | $0.89 |
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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for West Central Columbia. 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, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Central is under $966.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Central?
The cheapest apartment in West Central is Riverwalk Vista which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in West Central costs $1,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Central?
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 75 regular apartments in West Central 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 West Central?
Cheap apartments in West Central have an average cost of $388 which is $1,107 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Central.
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