
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rochelle Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (57 Rentals)
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Towers at Forest Acres

The Carolinian

Pine Tree Apartments

Five Points Residential

2322 Two Notch Rd

The Landings at Forest Acres

2628 Parkwood Dr

Main Street Living

Arrington Place Apartments
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3232 Brookwood Ct

1736 Columbia College Dr

Waters at Fairfield

Lofts at Lourie's

Ravenwood Hills

2202 Liberty St

1106 Page St

1321 Lofts

4913 Norman St

The Cooper
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1522 Columbia College Dr

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The Palms on Main

2444 Washington St, Unit 2444, Unit 2444

The Babcock

1908 St Louis Ave

3600 Chateau Dr, Unit 224, Unit 224

1575 Lonsford Dr

Hampton House

The Lady

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2446 Washington St, Unit 2446 Washington Street, Unit 2446 Washington Street
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Mauldin Village

2718 Howell Ct

2231 Harper St

2815 Howell Ct

2105 Grove St

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Gable Oaks Apartments

The Pines at Farrow Apartments

4814 Norman St

Berry Building
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2320 Byrnes Dr

4921 Norman St

1227 Barnwell St

2408 High St

2821 Ashton St

3618 Medical Dr

2227 Waites Rd

3606 Medical Dr

2225 Waites Rd

99 Madera Dr
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Rochelle Heights, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rochelle Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Heights Studio Apartments | $1,257 | $750 | $1,904 |
| Rochelle Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $801 | $2,272 |
| Rochelle Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $900 | $3,240 |
| Rochelle Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $1,100 | $3,849 |
| Rochelle Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $1,267 | $3,250 |
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Cheapest Available Rochelle Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rochelle Heights area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at The Dylan priced from $750. Towers at Forest Acres has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $801. Here are the most affordable Rochelle Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dylan | B50 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Towers at Forest Acres | 1A - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
| Pine Tree Apartments | Newly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Gable Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $997 |
| Waters at Fairfield | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochelle Heights, SC
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rochelle Heights area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Rochelle Heights apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper starting at $1,399 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rochelle Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.90 |
| The Cooper | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Tapp's Building | Tapp`s: 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Pine Tree Apartments | Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92... | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Arrington Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Gable Oaks Apartments | Three Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Carolinian | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Waters at Fairfield | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rochelle Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rochelle Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rochelle Heights is at The Dylan listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rochelle Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rochelle Heights Apartment is $801 at Towers at Forest Acres.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rochelle Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rochelle Heights is starting from $900 at Five Points Residential.
What is the most affordable Rochelle Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rochelle Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arrington Place Apartments and starts from $1,143.
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