Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Neighborhood of West Columbia, SC from $401 (85 Rentals)

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Siegel Select Columbia
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$401 - $1,750

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Base Rent$401 - $1,750
Total Monthly Price$401 - $1,750
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Siegel Select Columbia

150 Stoneridge DrColumbia, SC 29210
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property at 1100 Skyland Dr
$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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1100 Skyland Dr, Unit K4

1100 Skyland Dr
ColumbiaSC29210
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property at 629 Kentucky St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150
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629 Kentucky St, Unit B

629 Kentucky St
ColumbiaSC29201
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West Central, West Columbia, SC Local Guide

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. 21 Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable West Central apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio,1BA$401
21 OaksD1 - Premium4BR,2BA$680
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
Boulder CreekA1-Congaree1BR,1BA$799
Acasa Tropical Ridge1X11BR,1BA$825
Tamarind at StoneridgeSago1BR,1BA$869
Elmwood Lofts55+ Income-Restricted StudioStudio,1BA$920
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$925
The DylanD-80% income restricted studioStudio,1BA$950
Broadmoor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft.1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central, SC

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Central area is the $1.26 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Forestbrook Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Springdale neighborhood starting from $1,490. The second greatest value West Central apartment is the 2A Model at Three Rivers starting at $1,465 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Skyland Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forestbrook Apartments and TownhomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.26
Three Rivers2A2BR,2BA$1.26
21 OaksC13BR,3BA$0.74
Hub Columbia2x22BR,2BA$1.15
Acasa Tropical Ridge2X22BR,2BA$0.93
1413 Cherokee St1413 Cherokee St2BR,1BA$1.13
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.87
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.22
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio ,1BA$0.89

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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 $950.

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 $1,515.

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 29 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 $795 which is $720 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Central.

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