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

722 Holly St

1001 Woodrow St

3017-3019 Longleaf Rd

2455 Gervais St

111 Church St, Unit 111 Church Street

2451 Gervais St

Lofts at Lourie's

1430 Gregg St
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312-314 South Harden Street

Main Street Living

1321 Lofts

2900 Wilmot Ave

2411 Blossom St

409 Waccamaw Ave

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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 | $1,588 | $800 | $2,693 |
Olympia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $755 | $4,216 |
Olympia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,937 | $815 | $5,905 |
Olympia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,561 | $699 | $5,195 |
Olympia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $887 | $560 | $2,996 |
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There are currently 27 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 |
Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
The Palms on Main | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Claussens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
Cornell Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,310 |
The Wilshire House | Standard | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Vista Lofts | Cayce | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
21 Oaks | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.63 |
Granby Crossing | 2X2-R | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
700 Woodrow | 2 Bedroom-Upgrade | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
Yugo Columbia Lofts | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
111 Church St, Unit 111 Church Street | 111 Church St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Cornell Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
The Radley | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Cayce Cove | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOlympia, Columbia, SC
Ranked #22
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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?
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- 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 $1,320.
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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