Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Shandon Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (40 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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Tapp's Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tapp's Building

1644 Main 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 1 Bed unit found at Rosewood Gardens priced from $895. Hub Columbia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Old Shandon apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$895
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,040
Lofts at Lourie'sStudioStudio,1BA$1,074
Towers at Forest Acres1B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,084
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,169
Main Street LivingBerry`s: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,190
ClaussensStudioStudio,1BA$1,260
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Shandon, SC

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Shandon area is the $1.80 price per square foot The Burney Model at 5th & Sloan in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $2,320. The second greatest value Old Shandon apartment is the 2 Bedroom-Upgrade Model at 700 Woodrow starting at $1,995 with a $1.90 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.
5th & SloanThe Burney2BR,2BA$1.80
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.90
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.83
Hampton CourtsHC22AR802BR,2BA$1.71
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
238 S Marion St, Unit 238238 S Marion St2BR,1BA$1.87
Rosewood Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.23
Towers at Forest Acres1B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.77
Hampton Greene Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Shandon, Columbia, SC

Ranked #29

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Lofts at Lourie's listed at $1,074.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Shandon Apartment is $895 at Rosewood Gardens.

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 $1,100 at The Carolinian.

What is the most affordable Old Shandon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old Shandon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rosewood Gardens and starts from $1,250.

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