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  • a living room with two couches and a tv
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    500 Gills Creek Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29209
    1 BED $1,160+
    2 BEDS $1,360+
  • a large swimming pool with chairs around it
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    600 Heyward St, Columbia, SC 29201
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  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
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    800 Beatty Road, Apt. 9C, Columbia, SC 29210
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    2 BEDS $1,099
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  • a renovated kitchen with a marble counter top and stainless steel appliances
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    100 Bryton Trace, Columbia, SC 29210
    1 BED $899
    2 BEDS $1,049
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    3825 Hearn Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
    3 BEDS $1,225
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    310 Ross Road, Columbia, SC 29223
    1 BED $1,085+
    2 BEDS $1,163+
    3 BEDS $1,360+
  • a swimming pool with chairs around it in front of a building
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    510 Heyward St, Columbia, SC 29201
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  • the front of a brick house with a lawn and bushes
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    3303 Abingdon Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
    3 BEDS $1,450
  • a living room with a stone fireplace and a couch
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    1270 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223
    1 BED $1,218+
    2 BEDS $1,429+
    3 BEDS $1,557
  • a living room with a couch and a fireplace
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    4501 Bentley Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
    1 BED $1,011+
    2 BEDS $1,017+
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  • a small brick house with a tree in front of it
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    4209 Hileah Dr, Columbia, SC 29209
    4 BEDS $1,450
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  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a table
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    100 Rice Terrace Dr, Columbia, SC 29229
    1 BED $1,135+
    2 BEDS $1,175+
    3 BEDS $1,600+
  • a small brick house with a sidewalk in front of it
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    4521 Corbett St, Columbia, SC 29209
    3 BEDS $1,250
  • a living room with a blue couch and a table
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    113 Paces Brook, Columbia, SC 29212
    1 BED $1,047+
    2 BEDS $1,404+
    3 BEDS $1,451+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a sliding glass door
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    1340 Longcreek Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
    1 BED $800+
    2 BEDS $1,150+
  • a house with the words images coming soon on top of it
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    115 Cranley Rd, Columbia, SC 29229
    3 BEDS $1,462
  • a brick house with white columns and a white front door
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    South Saluda Ave/South Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29205
    2 BEDS $1,600
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    716 Zimalcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
    STUDIO $841+
    1 BED $794+
    2 BEDS $957+
  • a kitchen and living room with a couch and a table
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    2003 Greene Street, Columbia, SC 29205
    STUDIO $1,150+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    137 Roseberry Lane, Columbia, SC 29223
    1 BED $1,396
    2 BEDS $1,684
    3 BEDS $2,163
  • the living room of an apartment with wood floors and beige walls
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    1820 Saint Louis Ave, Columbia, SC 29204
    4 BEDS $1,790
  • a living room with a kitchen and a couch
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    1401 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29201
    1 BED $1,320
  • an open living room with a pool table and a ceiling fan
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    1030 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC 29209
    1 BED $1,199
    2 BEDS $1,299
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    519 Blue Duck Lane, Columbia, SC 29210
    2 BEDS $1,499
  • a large dining room and living room with a large table and chairs
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    4824 Smallwood Rd., Columbia, SC 29223
    1 BED $1,108+
    2 BEDS $1,233+
    3 BEDS $1,563+
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Columbia, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Columbia, SC have increased by 1.28% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,449 to $1,467.

Check out the average rent prices in Columbia by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in Columbia, SC is $1,467.

Average rent in Columbia, SC

$1,467/mo Columbia, SC average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Columbia, SC is $1,467.

    What's the typical rent budget in Columbia, SC?

    About 19% of apartment rents in Columbia, SC range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,001-$2,500 represent 4% of apartments. Around 55% of Columbia’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 16% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000. A share of 3% of apartment rentals in Columbia are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. There are 4% of apartment rentals in Columbia in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Columbia, SC (55%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Columbia, SC

    19 /100
    Car-Dependent
    29 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 19, Bike Score®: 29

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Columbia, SC last updated?

    Prices and availability in Columbia, SC were last updated on 22 Feb 2026.

    What are the best apartments in Columbia, SC?

    The best apartments in Columbia, SC are: Hampton Greene Apartment Homes, Olympia Mills, Retreat at St. Andrews, Riverwalk Vista and 3825 Hearn Dr.

    What is the average rent in Columbia, SC?

    The average rent in Columbia, SC is $1,398.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Columbia, SC?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Columbia, SC is between $732 and $1,941.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC is between $640 and $5,598.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC is between $650 and $5,944.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC is between $900 and $6,398.

    What type of rental buildings are in Columbia, SC?

    In Columbia, 53% of the residents are renting compared to 47% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 17% of Columbia's rentals, 59% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Columbia, SC?

    The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Columbia are about 32 years old, on average. Of these, 37% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 94% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 5% are mid-rises, and 3% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Columbia, SC?

    Rental apartments in Columbia come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 2% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 33% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 46% of all rentals in Columbia. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.