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 Bath2 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$835
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$909
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$918
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,007
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,174
Towers at Forest Acres2B - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,174
Hillcrest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,250
Acasa Vista Towers1C-T1BR,2BA$1,300
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Bennet at BullStreetA2Studio,1BA$1,613

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

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bethel-Bishop-Chappell area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Hillcrest Apartments in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Bethel-Bishop-Chappell apartment is the 1C-T Model at Acasa Vista Towers starting at $1,300 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant 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.
Hillcrest Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.54
Acasa Vista Towers1C-T1BR,2BA$1.29
Elmwood Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.40
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.38
2 Bedroom 1 Bath2 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.98
The BabcockSuite 4012BR,2BA$2.20
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Towers at Forest Acres1B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05

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

Ranked #54

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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

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 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 $1,613.

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 $9,675.

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 19 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 $460 which is $9,215 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethel-Bishop-Chappell.

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