Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bethel-Bishop-Chappell Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (32 Rentals)

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3700 N Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Main St

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Benton Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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1034 Kinard Ct

ColumbiaSC29201

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Bethel-Bishop-Chappell, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bethel-Bishop-Chappell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bethel-Bishop-Chappell area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at 2 Bedroom 1 Bath priced from $835. Gable Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable Bethel-Bishop-Chappell apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2 Bedroom 1 BathWAITLIST ONLY - 2 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$835
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$909
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$918
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$988
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,007
Towers at Forest Acres1B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,169
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,174
The Cooper2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Hillcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethel-Bishop-Chappell, SC

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bethel-Bishop-Chappell area is the $1.62 price per square foot Kress: 2 Bedroom Model at Main Street Living in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $2,165. The second greatest value Bethel-Bishop-Chappell apartment is the Suite 171/271/371 Model at The Babcock starting at $2,000 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bethel-Bishop-Chappell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Main Street LivingKress: 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
The BabcockSuite 171/271/3713BR,2BA$1.54
Hillcrest Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.54
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed 1 Ba Renovated2BR,1BA$1.13
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.38
2 Bedroom 1 BathWAITLIST ONLY - 2 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.98
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bethel-Bishop-Chappell, Columbia, SC

Ranked #36

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Bethel-Bishop-Chappell Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

11 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bethel-Bishop-Chappell Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bethel-Bishop-Chappell?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bethel-Bishop-Chappell is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethel-Bishop-Chappell?

The cheapest apartment in Bethel-Bishop-Chappell is 2 Bedroom 1 Bath which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Bethel-Bishop-Chappell costs $5,170.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bethel-Bishop-Chappell?

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 14 regular apartments in Bethel-Bishop-Chappell 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 Bethel-Bishop-Chappell?

Cheap apartments in Bethel-Bishop-Chappell have an average cost of $225 which is $4,945 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethel-Bishop-Chappell.

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