
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Central Neighborhood of West Columbia, SC from $400 (120 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Central area of West Columbia.


Broadmoor Apartments

Quail Hollow Apartments

925 Glenn St

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Forestbrook Apartments and Townhomes

815 Raleigh St

505 B Ave

506 N Line St, Unit 506 N Line St UNIT A

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774 Shull St, Unit C, Unit C
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Lexington Place Apartments

702 Violet St

Granby Oaks Apartments

Congaree Villas

1423 Karlaney Ave

Abberly Village Apartment Homes

4026 Calvary Rd, Unit A, Unit A

322 Oliver St

1436 Decree Ave

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202 Idlewood Dr

522 Jasper St

530 Jasper St

528 Wessinger St

1639 North Ave

221 S Lucas St

232 Michaelmas Ave

206 Augusta St

1029 Starview Dr

626 Hulon Ln
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1183 Hulon Ln

922 Charleston Hwy

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Siegel Select Columbia

Acasa Tropical Ridge

Stoneridge Senior Village

The Dylan

Riverwalk Vista

Claire Tower

The Carolinian

943 Texas St
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Landmark at Pine Court

307-309 Lyles St

Boulder Creek

Cornell Arms Apartments

Copperfield Apartments

Tamarind at Stoneridge

Main Street Living

Lofts at Lourie's

207-209 S Pickens St

1618-1618 Heyward 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Studio Apartments | $1,284 | $401 | $1,904 |
| West Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $650 | $2,769 |
| West Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,613 | $450 | $3,240 |
| West Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $799 | $4,200 |
| West Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,152 | $535 | $3,824 |
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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. Acasa Tropical Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. 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 |
| Acasa Tropical Ridge | Studio 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 21 Oaks | D1 - Premium | 4BR,2BA | $715 |
| The Dylan | B50 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Boulder Creek | A1-Congaree | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Landmark at Pine Court | A2 Designer Plus | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Riverbanks Retreat | 1/1R | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Central, SC
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Central area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value West Central apartment is the 2A Model at Three Rivers starting at $1,320 with a $1.14 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.90 |
| Three Rivers | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| 21 Oaks | C1 - Premium | 3BR,3BA | $0.78 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Radley | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Copperfield Apartments | 1/1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Cayce Cove | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Acasa Tropical Ridge | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.18 |
| 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Central Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Central?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Central is at Siegel Select Columbia listed at $401.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Central Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Central Apartment is $650 at Acasa Tropical Ridge.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Central Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Central is starting from $450 at Siegel Select Columbia.
What is the most affordable West Central Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 21 Oaks and starts from $865.
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