Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bradley Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (26 Rentals)

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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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5000 Forest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5000 Forest

5000 Forest DrColumbia, SC 29206

Bradley, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bradley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bradley area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Towers at Forest Acres priced from $854. Gable Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Bradley apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers at Forest Acres1C - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$854
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,095
The Cooper2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,099
Arcadia's Edge ApartmentsA1 LilyPad - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,326
42 Magnolia + 5000 ForestA-50001BR,1BA$1,450
The Cardinal ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,809

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bradley, SC

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bradley area is the $1.17 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Model at The Cooper in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Bradley apartment is the 3 bed/2 bath Model at Ravenwood Hills starting at $1,395 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bradley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cooper4 Bedroom 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1.17
Ravenwood Hills3 bed/2 bath3BR,2BA$1.24
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.36
Arcadia's Edge ApartmentsA2 Edge Garden - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.77
The Cardinal ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$2.43
Towers at Forest Acres1B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
42 Magnolia + 5000 ForestS1-5000Studio ,1BA$3.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bradley, Columbia, SC

Ranked #69

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bradley Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bradley?

The cheapest apartment in Bradley is Towers at Forest Acres which is listed at $854, while the average apartment in Bradley costs $1,875.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bradley?

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 Bradley 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 Bradley?

Cheap apartments in Bradley have an average cost of $139 which is $1,736 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bradley.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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