Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olympia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (27 Rentals)

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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1217 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201
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Nine at Columbia
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Nine at Columbia

1400 Huger StColumbia, SC 29201
Student Housing
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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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Pinewood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Apartments

1000 Holland AveCayce, SC 29033
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Olympia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,154
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
Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium1X11BR,1BA$1,310
The Wilshire HouseStandard1BR,1BA$1,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olympia, SC

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Olympia area is the $1.49 price per square foot Cayce Model at Vista Lofts in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Olympia apartment is the C1 Model at 21 Oaks starting at $699 with a $0.63 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vista LoftsCayce2BR,2BA$1.49
21 OaksC13BR,3BA$0.63
Granby Crossing2X2-R2BR,2BA$1.61
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.70
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.83
111 Church St, Unit 111 Church Street111 Church St1BR,1BA$1.00
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.05
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Olympia, Columbia, SC

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,320.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olympia?

The cheapest apartment in Olympia is Main Street Living which is listed at $1,154, while the average apartment in Olympia costs $6,600.

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 8 regular apartments in Olympia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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