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

2413 Laurel St

Acasa Vista Towers

1124 Tree St

2900 Wilmot Ave

3805 Lamar St

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2216 Liberty St

1430 Gregg St

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1001 Woodrow St

46 Riverview Ct

1321 Lofts

1218 Gregg St

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The Lady

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Bull Street, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bull Street?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bull Street Studio Apartments | $1,602 | $800 | $2,439 |
Bull Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $752 | $3,675 |
Bull Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $900 | $6,220 |
Bull Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,782 | $1,095 | $5,660 |
Bull Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,475 | $2,996 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bull Street Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $918 |
Hub Columbia | 4x3 C | 4BR,3BA | $995 |
River Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Lofts at Lourie's | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,074 |
The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,169 |
Main Street Living | Berry`s: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
Hillcrest Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,250 |
Claussens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,260 |
The Babcock | Suite 503/505/508/509/510/511/513/514/515 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Brookland | D | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
Hillcrest Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.54 |
700 Woodrow | 2 Bedroom-Upgrade | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Cornell Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Acasa Vista Towers | 1B-T | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
River Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Canalside Lofts | Blossom | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
The Babcock | Suite 503/505/508/509/510/511/513/514/515 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBull Street, Columbia, SC
Ranked #19
Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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