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

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Lofts at Lourie's
from $1,074Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lofts at Lourie's

1601 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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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
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Olympia Mills
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Mills

600 Heyward StColumbia, SC 29201
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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
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,131
The Palms on MainStudio1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vista LoftsCayce2BR,2BA$1.69
21 OaksC13BR,3BA$0.59
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.70
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.83
Granby Crossing1X1-R1BR,1BA$1.87
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.05
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.47
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Olympia, Columbia, SC

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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 $1,300.

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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