
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olympia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (18 Rentals)
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221 Tryon St

Claire Tower

2223-2225 Greene St

711 S Holly St

1001 Woodrow St

Lofts at Lourie's

3017-3019 Longleaf Rd

2455 Gervais St

2451 Gervais St

2411 Blossom St

Redtail on the River - Historical Access
Olympia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Olympia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Olympia Studio Apartments | $1,580 | $800 | $2,744 |
Olympia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $795 | $3,839 |
Olympia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $805 | $5,640 |
Olympia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,167 | $655 | $4,974 |
Olympia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $622 | $560 | $699 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Olympia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Olympia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olympia area of Columbia, SC is a 4 Beds unit found at Hub Columbia priced from $995. The Carolinian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Olympia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hub Columbia | 4x3 C | 4BR,3BA | $995 |
The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,131 |
The Palms on Main | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olympia, SC
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Olympia area is the $1.69 price per square foot Cayce Model at Vista Lofts in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $1,977. The second greatest value Olympia apartment is the C1 Model at 21 Oaks starting at $655 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Arthurtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olympia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Vista Lofts | Cayce | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
21 Oaks | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
700 Woodrow | 2 Bedroom-Upgrade | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
Yugo Columbia Lofts | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Granby Crossing | 1X1-R | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Cornell Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
The Radley | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Cayce Cove | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOlympia, Columbia, SC
Ranked #16
Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Olympia, Columbia, SC
Brookland-Cayce Senior High
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Best Local Schools in Olympia, Columbia, SC
Brookland-Cayce Senior High
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Columbia. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Olympia Neighborhood in Columbia, SC
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
13 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Olympia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Olympia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olympia is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olympia?
The cheapest apartment in Olympia is Lofts at Lourie's which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Olympia costs $5,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olympia?
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 221 regular apartments in Olympia 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 Olympia?
Cheap apartments in Olympia have an average cost of $386 which is $5,014 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olympia.
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