Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Shandon Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (39 Rentals)

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Timberlane Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Timberlane Apartments

3610 Timberlane DrColumbia, SC 29205
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1217 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201
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Olympia Mills
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Mills

600 Heyward StColumbia, SC 29201
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801 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 King St

801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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612 Whaley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

612 Whaley

612 Whaley StColumbia, SC 29201
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Old Shandon, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Shandon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Shandon area of Columbia, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Rosewood Gardens priced from $925. Hampton Greene Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Old Shandon apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rosewood Gardens2 Bed 1.5 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$925
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$985
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
Towers at Forest Acres1A - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,035
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,144
The Palms on MainStudio1BR,1BA$1,154
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
ClaussensStudioStudio,1BA$1,185
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Shandon, SC

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Shandon area is the $1.53 price per square foot Suite 171/271/371 Model at The Babcock in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Old Shandon apartment is the 2 Bedroom-Upgrade Model at 700 Woodrow starting at $1,780 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Shandon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BabcockSuite 171/271/3713BR,2BA$1.53
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.70
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.83
Rosewood GardensThe All New Rosewood Gardens Apartments2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
Hampton CourtsHC11ER1BR,1BA$1.95
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
5th & SloanThe Wheat1BR,1BA$2.29
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1.65
Towers at Forest Acres1A - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Shandon, Columbia, SC

Ranked #44

Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Old Shandon Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Shandon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Shandon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Shandon is at Claussens listed at $1,185.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Shandon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Shandon Apartment is $985 at Hampton Greene Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Shandon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Shandon is starting from $925 at Rosewood Gardens.

What is the most affordable Old Shandon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old Shandon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Babcock and starts from $1,995.

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