Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bethel-Bishop-Chappell Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $568 (48 Rentals)

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$1,100 - $1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3606 Medical Dr

ColumbiaSC29203
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Veranda at North Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at North Main

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

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201

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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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Hillcrest Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

4201 Arlington StColumbia, SC 29203
Student Housing

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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 Pine Tree Apartments priced from $870. 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
Pine Tree ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC1BR,1BA$870
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Elmwood Lofts55+ Income-Restricted StudioStudio,1BA$920
The DylanC-80% income restricted studioStudio,1BA$950
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,019
Columbia RisingLongleaf2BR,1BA$1,025
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,115
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1,143
Towers At Forest AcresGovernor3BR,1BA$1,670

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

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bethel-Bishop-Chappell area is the $0.95 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,115. The second greatest value Bethel-Bishop-Chappell apartment is the Governor Model at Towers At Forest Acres starting at $1,670 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the East Columbia 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.
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Towers At Forest AcresGovernor3BR,1.5BA$1.46
Elmwood Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.65
Pine Tree ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92...2BR,1BA$1.03
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
Columbia RisingDogwood3BR,1BA$1.46
5408 Mauldin Ave, Unit 5408 Mauldin ave5408 Mauldin Ave2BR,2BA$1.53
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
The DylanD-80% income restricted studioStudio ,1BA$2.65

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,670.

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

The cheapest apartment in Bethel-Bishop-Chappell is Pine Tree Apartments which is listed at $870, while the average apartment in Bethel-Bishop-Chappell costs $1,375.

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 35 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 $486 which is $889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethel-Bishop-Chappell.

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