Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Neighborhood of West Columbia, SC from $300 (20 Rentals)

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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201

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Pinewood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Apartments

1000 Holland AveCayce, SC 29033
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2300 Charleston Hwy
3 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Charleston Hwy

2300 Charleston HwyCayce, SC 29033
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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 1 Bed unit found at Stoneridge Senior Village priced from $863. Acasa Tropical Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $894. Here are the most affordable West Central apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stoneridge Senior Village1 Bdroom1BR,1BA$863
Acasa Tropical Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$894
Boulder CreekCongaree1BR,1BA$895
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$899
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central, SC

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Central area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value West Central apartment is the The Cardinal 2 Bedroom Model at Quail Hollow Apartments starting at $1,080 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Riverside Forest 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.
Hub Columbia4x4 Oasis4BR,4BA$0.89
Quail Hollow ApartmentsThe Cardinal 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.94
21 OaksD14BR,2BA$0.59
815 Raleigh St2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Kress BuildingKress: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Riverbanks Retreat2/1R2BR,1BA$1.13
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.09
Stoneridge Senior Village1 Bdroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.18

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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 $1,032.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Central?

The cheapest apartment in West Central is Stoneridge Senior Village which is listed at $863, while the average apartment in West Central costs $1,474.

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 76 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 $610 which is $864 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Central.

Expert Rental Resources

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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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