
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rochelle Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (50 Rentals)
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Pine Tree Apartments

Five Points Residential

Towers at Forest Acres

The Landings at Forest Acres

1403-1407 McArthur Ave

2508 Laurel St

Arrington Place Apartments

The Dylan

The Carolinian
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Ravenwood Hills

22 Guernsey Dr

1418-1418 Kinderway Ave

The Cooper

2451 Gervais St, Unit A

1321 Lofts

The Babcock
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2905 Stratford Rd, Unit 2905 1/2 Stratford

22 Guernsey Dr

1407 Bonner Ave

5408 Mauldin Ave, Unit A

1507 Brennen Rd

Mauldin Village

2710 Howell Ct

3202 Colin Kelly Dr
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2801 Howell Ct

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Gable Oaks Apartments

The Pines at Farrow Apartments

1227 Barnwell St

3 Barnwell St

4421 Windemere Ave

1215 King St

Berry Building

913 Pine St
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2239 Center St

1825 St Julian Pl

4830 Norman St

5867 Ames Rd

3600 Chateau Dr

902 Pine St

3606 Medical Dr

4612 Cromer Ave

1700 Dalloz Rd

1509 Brennen Rd
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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 | $1,310 | $1,095 | $1,562 |
| Rochelle Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $870 | $2,803 |
| Rochelle Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $850 | $3,322 |
| Rochelle Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,957 | $1,100 | $3,066 |
| Rochelle Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $1,267 | $1,729 |
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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 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 Rochelle Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree Apartments | Newly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Dylan | C-80% income restricted studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| The Carolinian | 1 Bedroon 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,001 |
| Waters at Fairfield | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Cooper | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochelle Heights, SC
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rochelle Heights area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Cooper in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Rochelle Heights apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bath Model at Lofts at Lourie's starting at $1,913 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooper | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Pine Tree Apartments | Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92... | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Waters at Fairfield | 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| The Cardinal Apartments | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| The Carolinian | 1 Bedroon 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Hampton House | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 2905 Stratford Rd, Unit 2905 1/2 Stratford | 2905 Stratford Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rochelle Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rochelle Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rochelle Heights is under $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochelle Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Rochelle Heights is Pine Tree Apartments which is listed at $870, while the average apartment in Rochelle Heights costs $1,498.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rochelle Heights?
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 48 regular apartments in Rochelle Heights 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 Rochelle Heights?
Cheap apartments in Rochelle Heights have an average cost of $433 which is $1,065 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochelle Heights.
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