
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Neighborhood of West Columbia, SC from $500 (33 Rentals)
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1019 Monticello St

768 Augusta St

Riverbanks Retreat

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Capstone at Stoneridge

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Acasa Vista Towers
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1323-1325 Northwood St

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Stone Ridge

Riverwalk Vista

Tamarind at Stoneridge

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1029 Kinard Ct
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1430 Gregg St
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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 |
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West Central Studio Apartments | $1,557 | $665 | $2,706 |
West Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $799 | $4,183 |
West Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $815 | $6,908 |
West Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $699 | $4,474 |
West Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,370 | $569 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 33 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 3 Beds unit found at Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium priced from $770. Capstone at Stoneridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $841. Here are the most affordable West Central apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium | The Savannah- Standard Unfurnished - By The Bedspa | 3BR,2BA | $770 |
Capstone at Stoneridge | 1 Bdroom | 1BR,1BA | $841 |
Landmark at Pine Court | A1 Designer | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Tamarind at Stoneridge | Sago | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
Hub Columbia | 4x3 C | 4BR,3BA | $995 |
Riverwalk Vista | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Serenity Apartments at West Columbia | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Riverbanks Retreat | 2 Bedroom Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,094 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central, SC
As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Central area is the $1.16 price per square foot Two-Bedroom Townhouse Model at Congaree Villas in the in the Springdale neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value West Central apartment is the 2D-T Model at Acasa Vista Towers starting at $1,121 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant 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. |
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Congaree Villas | Two-Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
Acasa Vista Towers | 2D-T | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
Three Rivers | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Lexington Place Apartments | 2x1.5 1142 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
21 Oaks | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.63 |
Copperfield | The Saluda - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
Broad River Trace | Santee | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Riverbanks Retreat | 2 Bedroom Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Radley | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Cayce Cove | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Central, West Columbia, SC
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 $1,094.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Central?
The cheapest apartment in West Central is Capstone at Stoneridge which is listed at $841, while the average apartment in West Central costs $27,820.
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 44 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 $293 which is $27,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Central.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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