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

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$1,150

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3600 Chateau Dr, Unit E-205

3600 Chateau Dr
ColumbiaSC29204
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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
  • Utilities Included

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Lamplighter Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201

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$1,100 - $1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3606 Medical Dr

ColumbiaSC29203

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Rochelle Heights, Columbia, SC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Tree ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC1BR,1BA$870
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
The DylanC-80% income restricted studioStudio,1BA$999
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,001
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,019
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,032
Berry BuildingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,043
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,043
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
The Cooper2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.18
Lofts at Lourie's2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Pine Tree ApartmentsSpacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92...2BR,1BA$1.03
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.39
The Cardinal ApartmentsA81BR,1BA$2.41
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
The Carolinian1 Bedroon 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Hampton House1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.23
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
2905 Stratford Rd, Unit 2905 1/2 Stratford2905 Stratford Rd1BR,1BA$2.50

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Rochelle Heights, Columbia, SC

Ranked #53

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

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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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