
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottontow Bellevue Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (81 Rentals)
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149 Kensington Rd

Claire Tower

3016 River Dr

River Ridge

4300-14302 Wentworth Dr

2815 Howell Ct

Acasa Tropical Ridge

Landmark at Pine Court

Five Points Residential
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Cornell Arms Apartments

2508 Laurel St

Tamarind at Stoneridge

1124 Tree St

Main Street Living

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The Dylan

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The Carolinian

Lofts at Lourie's

818-818.5-8185 Woodrow St

22 Guernsey Dr

407 Pineneedle Rd

Acasa Vista Towers

1418-1418 Kinderway Ave

25XX Youman St, Unit 2515

25XX Youman St, Unit 2509

25XX Youman St, Unit 2513
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2451 Gervais St, Unit A

2002 Greene St, Unit 301

1321 Lofts

The Babcock

2429 Monroe St

2002 Greene St

2009 Greene St, Unit 201

Canalside Lofts

Broad River Trace

2002 Greene St, Unit 213
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22 Guernsey Dr

Claussens

236 W Miriam Ave

Columbia Rising

5408 Mauldin Ave, Unit A

Benton Crossing

Veranda at North Main

1229 King St

2715 Howell Ct

2710 Howell Ct
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Cottontow Bellevue, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cottontow Bellevue?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottontow Bellevue Studio Apartments | $1,312 | $401 | $1,821 |
| Cottontow Bellevue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,463 | $825 | $2,702 |
| Cottontow Bellevue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $450 | $3,087 |
| Cottontow Bellevue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,928 | $1,143 | $3,800 |
| Cottontow Bellevue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $1,267 | $1,267 |
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Cheapest Available Cottontow Bellevue Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cottontow Bellevue area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Siegel Select Columbia priced from $401. Benton Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $446. Here are the most affordable Cottontow Bellevue apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siegel Select Columbia | Studio - Weekly Rate | Studio,1BA | $401 |
| Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $446 |
| River Ridge | 1bd1bth | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Landmark at Pine Court | A2 Designer | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Broadmoor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Tamarind at Stoneridge | Sago | 1BR,1BA | $966 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottontow Bellevue, SC
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottontow Bellevue area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Cottontow Bellevue apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing starting at $446 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the Eau Claire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottontow Bellevue apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.93 |
| Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| Broad River Trace | Chattahoochee | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| The Assembly | C2 | 3BR,3BA | $1.26 |
| River Ridge | 3bd2bth | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Acasa Tropical Ridge | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Tamarind at Stoneridge | Sago | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Siegel Select Columbia | Studio - Weekly Rate | Studio ,1BA | $0.89 |
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Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Columbia, SC. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottontow Bellevue Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cottontow Bellevue?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cottontow Bellevue is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cottontow Bellevue?
The cheapest apartment in Cottontow Bellevue is River Ridge which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Cottontow Bellevue costs $3,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cottontow Bellevue?
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 28 regular apartments in Cottontow Bellevue 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 Cottontow Bellevue?
Cheap apartments in Cottontow Bellevue have an average cost of $199 which is $3,001 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cottontow Bellevue.
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