Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bull Street Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (37 Rentals)

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3700 N Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Main St

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
Senior Living
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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
Student Housing
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Tapp's Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tapp's Building

1644 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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801 King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 King St

801 King StColumbia, SC 29205
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Benton Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201

Bull Street, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bull Street Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bull Street area of Columbia, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Five Points Residential priced from $918. Hub Columbia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Bull Street apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$918
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
River Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Lofts at Lourie'sStudioStudio,1BA$1,074
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,169
Main Street LivingBerry`s: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,190
Hillcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,250
ClaussensStudioStudio,1BA$1,260
The BabcockSuite 503/505/508/509/510/511/513/514/5151BR,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bull Street, SC

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bull Street area is the $1.86 price per square foot D Model at Brookland in the in the Springdale neighborhood starting from $2,265. The second greatest value Bull Street apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Hillcrest Apartments starting at $1,875 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Eau Claire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bull Street apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BrooklandD2BR,2BA$1.86
Hillcrest Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.54
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.90
Cornell Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
Acasa Vista Towers1B-T1BR,1BA$1.67
River Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Canalside LoftsBlossomStudio ,1BA$1.92
The BabcockSuite 503/505/508/509/510/511/513/514/5151BR,1BA$1.89
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bull Street, Columbia, SC

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Columbia, SC. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Bull Street Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bull Street Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bull Street?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bull Street is under $1,265.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bull Street?

The cheapest apartment in Bull Street is River Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Bull Street costs $9,590.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bull Street?

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 3 regular apartments in Bull Street 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 Bull Street?

Cheap apartments in Bull Street have an average cost of $155 which is $9,435 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bull Street.

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