- Student accommodation
- Apartment
- Studio
- Bills included
- Available
About Saga Columbia, Columbia
- Price from
- $840 / mo
- Range $840 – $1,299 / mo
- Room types
- 6 options
- Apartment, Studio
- Move-in from
- 26 Oct 2026
- Lease length
- 35 weeks
- Bills
- Included
- Wifi
SAGA Columbia is located at 1000 Whaley St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States. The Saga Columbia Apartments offer studio, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments for students searching for student apartments in Columbia, SC. The University of South Carolina is around a 6-minute walk away.
Columbia, South Carolina's capital, is a lively university city with historic landmarks, green spaces, and student-friendly neighborhoods. Columbia has a safety index of 46.17/100, although safety varies across the city (Numbeo). Forest Acres, Shandon, Lake Carolina, and Harbison are some of the safest neighborhoods in Columbia. The city has an average walk score of 35/100, while neighborhoods such as University Hills, Shandon, and Martin Luther King are more walkable (Walk Score). Students can expect to spend around $2,191 per month, including rent, although the total depends on accommodation and lifestyle (CityCost).
- Shortlisted by 3+ students
Features
- SAGA Columbia offers a range of studio, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom student apartments. The Studio | E – The Major provides an entire apartment with a private bathroom and kitchen. Students choosing the Room in a 2 Bed 2 Bath | B3 – The Gamecock, B2 – The Spur, B1 – The Horseshoe, or B – The Tailgate receive a private bedroom and bathroom with access to a shared kitchen. The Room in a 3 Bed 3 Bath | C – The Stadium also includes a private bedroom and bathroom, plus a shared kitchen. Saga Columbia resident portal shows that each apartment includes a ceiling fan and hardwood-style flooring. Bedrooms include a mattress, bed frame, dresser, desk, chair, and a spacious walk-in closet. The kitchen comes with Energy Star appliances, including a dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, and microwave. The living room is also furnished with a coffee table, barstools, TV stand, and couch.
- The property includes Wi-Fi in the rent. The Saga Columbia reviews suggest that the property has an academic lounge, group study room, computer lab with free printing, full-size washer and dryer, and recreational clubhouse. Residents also have access to a fitness studio with cardio and strength equipment, elliptical trainers, a Smith machine with a bench, a leg extension and curl machine, and a cable machine. Other services include on-site maintenance and management, the You Speak, We Listen program, community rewards, and regular resident and community events. Outside, students can use the luxury pool, poolside pavilion, grilling station, Zen garden, and courtyard, with additional recreational options available nearby.
Nearby places
- SAGA Columbia is surrounded by places that make everyday student life easier. The University of South Carolina is nearby, while Allen University is around an 11-minute drive away. Students looking for a quiet place to study can use Thomas Cooper Library or explore the collections at the historic South Caroliniana Library. CVS Pharmacy on Assembly Street and Walgreens Pharmacy on Blossom Street are convenient for medicines and personal-care items. Groceries, snacks, and household essentials are available at Publix Super Market at Gervais Place and Food Lion in Five Points. Five Points and The Vista also have plenty of cafés, restaurants, and shops to explore. If medical care is needed, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital is about a 7-minute drive from the Saga Columbia, depending on traffic.
- Students living in student housing in Columbia will find plenty of places to eat, shop, and spend time with friends. Cool Beans Coffee Co., Drip Coffee, and Curiosity Coffee Bar are good choices for coffee or a study break. For meals, students can visit Pawleys Front Porch, Publico Kitchen & Tap, Motor Supply Co. Bistro, or the restaurants around Five Points and The Vista. Shopping options include Columbiana Center, Village at Sandhill, and the stores along Devine Street. For a day outdoors, students can walk or cycle along the Three Rivers Greenway, visit Riverfront Park, explore Congaree National Park, or relax at Lake Murray. At night, Five Points, The Vista, and Main Street have a mix of bars, live music venues, restaurants, and late-night food spots.
Commute
- Students choosing student living apartments Columbia SC will find several transport options close to the property. The SAGA at Whaley Street Midblock and Whaley Park West bus stops are approximately 0.04 miles away, while Assembly Street at Whaley South is around 0.07 miles away. USC shuttle stops are also located across the street from the SAGA Columbia, with daytime and evening routes connecting students to different parts of the campus. USC students can ride USC Transit for free by showing a valid Carolina Card, while eligible students can use discounted U-Passes on other COMET routes. Columbia Amtrak Station at 850 Pulaski Street is the nearest railway station, about a 4-minute drive away. Columbia has no tram or light-rail system. Columbia Metropolitan Airport is about 8 miles from SAGA Columbia, a 15–20-minute drive depending on traffic. Cycling is useful for short campus journeys, with the university only around a 2-minute bike ride away. USC Sustainability provides bicycle racks across the campus and offers free bike repairs to students at its campus Bike Shop.
Rooms & prices
Choose a room to enquire about it directly.
6 room options

Room in a 2 Bed 2 Bath | B3 - The Gamecock
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 26 Oct 2026
- 35 weeks
- Bills included
Ceiling Fan · Hardwood-Style Floors · Spacious Walk-In Closets · Mattress · Bed Frame
Enquire for this room$840 / mo

Room in a 2 Bed 2 Bath | B2 - The Spur
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 26 Oct 2026
- 35 weeks
- Bills included
Ceiling Fan · Hardwood-Style Floors · Spacious Walk-In Closets · Mattress · Bed Frame
Enquire for this room$850 / mo

Room in a 3 Bed 3 Bath | C - The Stadium
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 3 bedrooms
- Move in 26 Oct 2026
- 35 weeks
- Bills included
Ceiling Fan · Hardwood-Style Floors · Spacious Walk-In Closets · Mattress · Bed Frame
Enquire for this room$929 / mo

Room in a 2 Bed 2 Bath | B1 - The Horseshoe
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 26 Oct 2026
- 35 weeks
- Bills included
Ceiling Fan · Hardwood-Style Floors · Spacious Walk-In Closets · Mattress · Bed Frame
Enquire for this room$1,059 / mo

Room in a 2 Bed 2 Bath | B - The Tailgate
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 26 Oct 2026
- 35 weeks
- Bills included
Ceiling Fan · Hardwood-Style Floors · Spacious Walk-In Closets · Bed Frame · Mattress
Enquire for this room$1,088 / mo

Studio | E - The Major
StudioAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 26 Oct 2026
- 35 weeks
- Bills included
Ceiling Fans · Mattress · Bed Frame · Dresser · Desk
Enquire for this room$1,299 / mo
Amenities
9 facilities confirmed for this residence.
Essentials
- Bills included
- Private bathroom
Living & social
- Laundry
- Study space
- Common room
- Outdoor space
Health & wellbeing
- Gym
Services
- On-site maintenance
- Community events
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- Academic Lounge
- Group Study Room
- Computer Lab With Free Printing
- Full-Size Washer & Dryer
- Recreational Clubhouse
- Monthly Resident And Community Events
- Local Recreation Nearby
- On-Site Maintenance & Management
- You Speak, We Listen Program
- Community Rewards
- Monthly Resident & Community Events
- Luxury Pool
- Poolside Pavilion
- Grilling Station
- Zen Garden
- Courtyard
- Fitness Studio
- Cardio Equipment
- Strength Equipment
- Elliptical Trainers
- Smith Machine With Bench
- Leg Extension And Curl Machine
- Cable Machine
Ratings & reviews
This residence has no published ratings yet. Our advisors speak with residents and can tell you what living here is really like.
Location
1000 Whaley St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Nearby
- city center1.1 mi
- Allen University1.75 mi
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Bills included in the rent
- Wifi
Payment
Pay In Instalment
- The total housing cost is divided into 12 equal monthly instalments.
- Each instalment is due on the 1st day of the month.
- The monthly payment includes the base rent, all mandatory fees, and any applicable premiums or add-ons.
Guarantor Requirement
- A guarantor is someone who is financially responsible for the lease agreement.
- The guarantor must reside in the United States.
- The guarantor must be at least 25 years of age.
- The guarantor cannot be a current resident.
Security Deposit
- The property requires a deposit payment of $100.
Booking Deposit
- You will need to pay an administration fee (non-refundable) of $150 and an application fee (non-refundable) of $60.
Additional Fees
- Telecom Fee: $60.00 Due prior to Move In
- Utility Billing Service One-time Account Setup Fee: $4.50 Due on first monthly utility statement
- Monthly Premium Fees (as applicable for assigned unit)
- Pool View Premium - $19.00
- Courtyard Premium - $9.00
- Monthly Utility Billing Service Administrative Fee: $5.50
- Parking Fee:
- $50.00 per month, per space for General Parking if contracted
- $75.00 per month, per space for Reserved Parking if contracted
- Storage Fee:
- $25.00 per month, per storage space for 23-35 SQFT unit if contracted
- $35.00 per month, per storage space for 44-47 SQFT unit if contracted
Mode Of Payment
- Payments can be paid online via the resident portal, through E-MoneyGram, or by paper check delivered to the leasing office.
Cancellation
Cooling Off Period
- This property does not have a cooling-off period.
Delayed Arrivals & travel restrictions
- If you are unable to travel due to government-imposed travel restrictions, please contact the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will facilitate the request to review your circumstances and explore the possibility of cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are considered individually, and any outcome will depend on the property's review and applicable booking terms.
University Course Cancellation/Modification
- If your course has been cancelled by your university, please reach out to the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will liaise with the property team to review your request on a case-by-case basis for cancellation. The resolution will be subject to the property's assessment and the terms of your booking.
Deferring Studies
- If you have deferred your studies, please contact the team and share your updated university documentation. We will notify the property team to review your request for cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are assessed individually, and the final outcome will be subject to the property's review and booking terms.
House rules
Pets
- Pets are allowed.
Questions about this residence
How much does Saga Columbia, Columbia cost?
Rooms start from $840 / mo across apartment and studio options. Prices vary by room type and tenancy length.
What's included in the rent?
Bills are included in the rent: wifi.
How long can I stay?
Tenancies here run 35 weeks.
When can I move in?
The earliest move-in date listed is 26 Oct 2026. Dates can differ by room, so ask us to confirm the one you want.
Where is Saga Columbia, Columbia?
Saga Columbia, Columbia is at 1000 Whaley St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA. It is 1.1 mi from city center.





