Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rochelle Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $600 (28 Rentals)

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Mauldin Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mauldin Village

5418 Mauldin AveColumbia, SC 29203
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1217 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201
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Tapp's Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tapp's Building

1644 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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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 2 Bedroom 1 Bath priced from $835. Gable Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable Rochelle Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2 Bedroom 1 BathWAITLIST ONLY - 2 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$835
Gable Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$909
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$918
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$988
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,007
Lofts at Lourie's1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,040
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Towers at Forest Acres1B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,169

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rochelle Heights, SC

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rochelle Heights area is the $1.62 price per square foot Kress: 2 Bedroom Model at Main Street Living in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $2,165. The second greatest value Rochelle Heights apartment is the Suite 171/271/371 Model at The Babcock starting at $2,000 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Waverly 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.
Main Street LivingKress: 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
The BabcockSuite 171/271/3713BR,2BA$1.54
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.27
The Landings at Forest Acres2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Ravenwood Hills2 Bed 1 Ba Renovated2BR,1BA$1.13
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.38
2 Bedroom 1 BathWAITLIST ONLY - 2 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.98
Waters at Fairfield2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
The Carolinian2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rochelle Heights, Columbia, SC

Ranked #55

Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Rochelle Heights Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,169.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rochelle Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Rochelle Heights is 2 Bedroom 1 Bath which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Rochelle Heights costs $5,000.

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 12 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 $219 which is $4,781 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rochelle Heights.

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