Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bethel-Bishop-Chappell Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (28 Rentals)

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Veranda at North Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at North Main

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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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201

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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 Towers at Forest Acres priced from $829. Five Points Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Bethel-Bishop-Chappell apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers at Forest Acres1B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$829
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Pine Tree Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$925
Benton CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$993
Columbia Rising2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Acasa Vista Towers2C-T2BR,2BA$996
Gable Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,041
NOMA Flats1 BR1BR,1BA$1,149
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,174
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,300

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

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bethel-Bishop-Chappell area is the $1.04 price per square foot 214 Hanover Ave Model at 214 Hanover Ave, Unit A in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Bethel-Bishop-Chappell apartment is the 3 BR Model at NOMA Flats starting at $1,599 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Eau Claire 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.
214 Hanover Ave, Unit A214 Hanover Ave2BR,1BA$1.04
NOMA Flats3 BR3BR,2BA$1.33
Pine Tree Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Columbia Rising2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.08
Benton CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.44
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Acasa Vista Towers1B-T1BR,1BA$1.67
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42

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

Ranked #61

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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 $1,300.

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

The cheapest apartment in Bethel-Bishop-Chappell is Towers at Forest Acres which is listed at $829, while the average apartment in Bethel-Bishop-Chappell costs $1,820.

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 23 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 $518 which is $1,302 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethel-Bishop-Chappell.

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