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Vista Lofts

701 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201

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  • Total Monthly Price

    $1,728 - $2,313

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    954 - 1,196 sq ft

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  • Furnished Units Available
  • High Ceilings
  • Gated
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood Floors

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Riverwalk
$1,728 Total Monthly Price 1 Bed 1 Bath 1,006 Sq Ft
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  • Unit 309
    price $1,728
    square feet 1,006
    availibility Now
University
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Cayce
$1,932 – $2,065 Total Monthly Price 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,172 Sq Ft
2 Available units
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Sq Ft
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  • Unit 305
    price $1,932
    square feet 1,172
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  • Unit 208
    price $2,065
    square feet 1,172
    availibility Aug 3
Vista
$2,283 Total Monthly Price 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,196 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 310
    price $2,283
    square feet 1,196
    availibility Jun 26
Metropolitan
$2,313 Total Monthly Price 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,165 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 302
    price $2,313
    square feet 1,165
    availibility Jul 24
Gervais
Call for Rent 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,126 Sq Ft
Not Available
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • Utilities & Essentials
    • Valet Trash
      Charged per unit.
      $27 / mo
      Max chargeable amount: $27
    • Pest Control
      Charged per unit.
      $6 / mo
  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $100
    • Due at Move-In
      • Amenity Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $20
      • Administrative Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $250
  • Dogs
    • Dog Fee
      Charged per pet.
      $300
    • Dog Rent
      Charged per pet.
      $20 / mo
    75 lbs. Weight Limit
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  • Cats
    • Cat Fee
      Charged per pet.
      $300
    • Cat Rent
      Charged per pet.
      $20 / mo
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    None
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  • Parking
    • Parking Fee
      Charged per vehicle.
      $30 / mo
  • Additional Parking Options
    • Surface Lot
  • Short Term Lease (7-11 Months)
    Charged per occurrence.
    $100
  • Pet/Animal - Lease Violation
    Charged per occurrence.
    $25
  • Short Term Lease (3-6 Months)
    Charged per occurrence.
    $200

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Property Information

  • Built in 2002
  • 16 units/3 stories
  • Furnished Units Available

About Vista Lofts

Enjoy the new standard in urban living at Vista Lofts in downtown Columbia. These loft-style inspired apartment homes showcase light-filled apartments adorned by floor-to-ceiling windows. The kitchen offers all the modern upgrades including sleek cabinets, stunning granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Our premier location places you steps from the vista and downtown Columbia's incredible shopping and dining destinations.

Vista Lofts is an apartment community located in Richland County and the 29201 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Richland 01 School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Air Conditioner
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Efficient Appliances
  • Electronic Thermostat
  • Furnished Options Available
  • Large Closets
  • Off Street Parking
  • View
  • W/D Hookup
  • Washer/Dryer Rentals Available
  • Wheelchair Access

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Community Amenities

Furnished Units Available

Elevator

Gated

Maintenance on site

  • Maintenance on site
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Elevator
  • Gated

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Washer/Dryer Hookup

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Handrails
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Window Coverings
Location
701 Gervais St, Columbia,
SC 29201
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City - Columbia

Columbia is South Carolina's capital city, positioned where the Saluda and Broad rivers converge to form the Congaree — a geographic detail that shapes both the city's layout and its outdoor culture. As the anchor of the state's Midlands region, Columbia draws its identity from three powerful forces: state government, the University of South Carolina, and Fort Jackson, the U.S. Army's largest basic training installation. Together, these institutions create a steady, diverse economy that keeps the rental market active year-round.

Neighborhoods across the city offer genuinely different experiences. The Vista delivers warehouse-style lofts near the South Carolina State Museum and the riverfront, while Five Points pulses with energy close to the USC campus.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Arsenal Hill Columbia, SC
Studio - $1,000
1 Bedroom $1,648 $1,173
2 Bedrooms $2,084 $1,375
3 Bedrooms - $1,813
Amenities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Elevator
  • Gated
  • Air Conditioner
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Efficient Appliances
  • Electronic Thermostat
  • Furnished Options Available
  • Large Closets
  • Off Street Parking
  • View
  • W/D Hookup
  • Washer/Dryer Rentals Available
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Handrails
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Window Coverings
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
803-500-3992
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of South Carolina
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Allen University
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Benedict College
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Columbia International Univ.
Drive: 17 min 7.6 mi
Vista Lofts is within 3 minutes or 1.3 miles from University of South Carolina. It is also near Allen University and Benedict College.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
SC Virtual Charter School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
3,503 Students
Nearby
H. B. Rhame Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
446 Students
Attendance Zone
St. Andrews Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
706 Students
Attendance Zone
Brookland-Cayce Senior High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,171 Students
Nearby
Columbia High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
665 Students
Attendance Zone
St Peters Catholic School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
127 Students
Nearby
The Keystone School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Vista Lofts is near Columbia Metro, located 10.7 miles or 21 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Columbia Amtrak Station
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Camden Amtrak Station
Drive: 44 min 35.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Columbia Metro
Drive: 21 min 10.7 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Vista Lofts.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
University Corner
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
Capitol Square
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Parkland Plaza
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Vista Lofts has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
South Carolina State Museum
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
EdVenture Children's Museum
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
McKissick Museum
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Melton Memorial Observatory
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Riverbanks Zoo
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Vista Lofts has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including South Carolina State Museum, EdVenture Children's Museum, and Melton Memorial Observatory.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Prisma Health Baptist
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Lexington Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 5.0 mi
Vista Lofts has 3 hospitals within 5.0 miles, the nearest is Prisma Health Baptist which is 0.9 mile away and a 17 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Jackson
Drive: 38 min 16.1 mi
McEntire Air Guard Base
Drive: 33 min 17.5 mi
Shaw Air Force Base
Drive: 62 min 37.8 mi
Vista Lofts has 3 military bases within 37.8 miles, the nearest is Fort Jackson which is 16.1 miles away and a 38 minute drive.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Vista Lofts have in-unit laundry?

Vista Lofts has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.

What utilities are included in rent at Vista Lofts?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Vista Lofts?

Parking is available at Vista Lofts. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

Vista Lofts has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,728/mo. to $2,313/mo.

Is Vista Lofts pet-friendly?

Yes, Vista Lofts welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at Vista Lofts?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,728 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $69,120 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does Vista Lofts have move-in specials?

Vista Lofts is offering 1 Month Free for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $1,728.

Does Vista Lofts offer Matterport 3D tours?

While Vista Lofts does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can explore units through In-Person tours. Schedule a tour now.

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