
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bull Street Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (41 Rentals)
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3700 N Main St

Claire Tower

2223-2225 Greene St

4300-14302 Wentworth Dr

Five Points Residential

2508 Laurel St

722 Holly St
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Arrington Place Apartments

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2922 Chestnut St, Unit A

Lofts at Lourie's

Columbia Rising

Cornell Arms Apartments

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1413 Cherokee St

Main Street Living
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The Babcock

4017 Ensor Ave

Canalside Lofts

Elmwood Lofts

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1321 Lofts

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The Carolinian

The Palms on Main

Hampton House
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NOMA Flats

Senate Plaza

920 Daly St

1825 St Julian Pl

Veranda at North Main

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Berry Building

801 King St

2411 Blossom St

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Kress Building

Townhomes at McCants
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546 Shull St, Unit A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Street Studio Apartments | $1,221 | $750 | $1,939 |
| Bull Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,568 | $752 | $2,287 |
| Bull Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $900 | $3,109 |
| Bull Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,839 | $1,143 | $3,849 |
| Bull Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,268 | $1,267 | $5,269 |
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There are currently 41 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 $900. Columbia Rising has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Bull Street apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Columbia Rising | Modern 2bd & 3bd homes ready for you! | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $997 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $1,090 |
| River Ridge | 2bd1.5bth | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bull Street, SC
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bull Street area is the $0.89 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Bull Street apartment is the Tapp`s: 2 Bedroom Model at Tapp's Building starting at $1,521 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.89 |
| Tapp's Building | Tapp`s: 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| NOMA Flats | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 1413 Cherokee St | 1413 Cherokee St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 546 Shull St, Unit A | 546 Shull St | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 2922 Chestnut St, Unit A | 2922 Chestnut St | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBull Street, Columbia, SC
Ranked #27
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bull Street?
The cheapest apartment in Bull Street is Lofts at Lourie's which is listed at $1,032, while the average apartment in Bull Street costs $3,268.
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 8 regular apartments in Bull Street that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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