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Luxury Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC

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Luxury Apartments for Rent in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC. 157 Rentals Available
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a fireplace
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    1101 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201
    1 BED $1,786+
    2 BEDS $2,939+
  • a living room with a bed and a television
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    1310 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201
    STUDIO $1,356+
    1 BED $1,479+
    2 BEDS $2,999+
  • a living room with a white couch and a glass table
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    1155 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS $2,446

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  • a large swimming pool with chairs around it
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    600 Heyward St, Columbia, SC 29201
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  • 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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  • a small brick house with a green roof and a sidewalk
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    1105 Darlington Street, Columbia, SC 29201
    3 BEDS $1,850
  • 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 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 living room with a couch and a table
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    2805 Shadblow Lane West, Columbia, SC 29170
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS $1,080+
    3 BEDS $1,220+
  • a large porch with a shuffleboard table in the front of a house
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    50 Langley Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169
    1 BED $1,700+
    2 BEDS $2,135+
    3 BEDS $2,490+
  • a living room with purple couches and a coffee table
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    1000 Abberly Village Circle, West Columbia, SC 29169
    1 BED $1,550+
    2 BEDS $1,658+
    3 BEDS $2,592+
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  • a living room with a staircase and a lobby with furniture
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    2401 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC 29209
    1 BED $831
    2 BEDS $979
  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
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    600 Greenlawn Dr, Columbia, SC 29209
    1 BED $1,360+
    2 BEDS $1,605+
    3 BEDS $1,810+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    1200 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210
    1 BED $965+
    2 BEDS $1,140+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    2490 Fish Hatchery Rd, West Columbia, SC 29172
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS $1,445
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  • a living room with a green couch and tables
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    8720 Windsor Lake Blvd, Columbia, SC 29223
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    1 BED $950+
    2 BEDS $1,095+
    3 BEDS $1,325
  • 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+
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  • a living room with a table and chairs and a fireplace
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    350 Powell Road, Columbia, SC 29203
    1 BED $1,068+
    2 BEDS $1,293+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    500 Harbison Blvd., Columbia, SC 29212
    1 BED $1,367+
    2 BEDS $1,291+
    3 BEDS $1,603+
  • a living room with green couches and a table
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    356 Lake Murray Boulevard, Irmo, SC 29063
    1 BED $1,490+
    2 BEDS $1,729+
    3 BEDS $2,048+
  • 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 and kitchen with a green couch and a table
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    300 Caughman Farm Ln, Lexington, SC 29072
    1 BED $1,405+
    2 BEDS $1,570+
    3 BEDS $1,610+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    751 Mallet Hill Road, Columbia, SC 29223
    1 BED $986+
    2 BEDS $1,174+
    3 BEDS $1,415+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    751 Mallet Hill Road, Columbia, SC 29223
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    1 BED $1,250+
    2 BEDS $1,399+
    3 BEDS $1,650+
  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
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    1800 Killian Lakes Drive, Columbia, SC 29203
    1 BED $1,254+
    2 BEDS $1,312+
    3 BEDS $1,906+
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Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC have increased by 10.65% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,388 to $2,642.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,740, while the average monthly rent in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC is $2,642.

Average rent in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC

$2,642/mo Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC average rental price, February 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC is around $2,642.

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

    A share of 5% of apartments in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 4% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 18% of Downtown Columbia's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 29% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 10% of apartment rentals in Columbia are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 33% of apartment rentals in Columbia are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC (33%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Columbia, SC

    79 /100
    Very Walkable
    54 /100
    Good Transit
    53 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 79, Transit Score®: 54, Bike Score®: 53

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a luxury apartment in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC?

    The price range for a luxury apartment in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC is between $2,446 and $5,427.

    How many luxury rentals are available in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC on RentCafe?

    There are 5 luxury rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC were last updated on 15 Apr 2026.

    What is the average size of a luxury apartment in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC?

    The average Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC luxury apartment size is 957 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a luxury apartment in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC?

    Renting a luxury apartment in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC comes with many amenities, more space and central locations.

    What are the downsides of renting a luxury apartment in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC?

    Luxury apartments tend to be more expensive and have higher utility bills.

    Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC demographics

    • 3,179Total Population
    • 1,588 Female
      1,591 Male
    • 18.9Median Age

    In total, Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC has 3,179 residents, 1,588 women and 1,591 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Columbia’s population is 18.9.

    Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC households

    • 203 Family
      806 Non-family
    • 82 Children
      928 No Children
    • 1,009Total Number of Households
    • 1.72Average People Per Household
    • $32,297Median Household Income

    There is a total of 1,009 households in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC. Of these, 82 have children and 928 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 203 family households and 806 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Columbia is 1.72 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Columbia equals $32,297, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,197.

    Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC have no high school education, 18% went to high-school, and 56% have partially completed college. Moreover, 3% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 14% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 9% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a luxury apartment in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC

    In Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC you can find 25 modern buildings to choose from with as many as 157 high rise apartments. If you are looking for one of the best apartments in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC, Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC is the perfect place to start looking. It might be useful to know that the average size of a Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC apartment is about 1,003 Sqft, but it can vary according to property type. So, it doesn’t really matter what sort of property you desire. Whether you’re looking for a luxury studio apartment just for yourself, or a luxury townhome that you can share with your family, Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC has them all. On average, luxury apartments in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC go for $2,145 with high end apartments renting for up to $6,398. If you’re looking for a more affordable price, you can find cheap luxury apartments priced from $800. Whether you’re looking to downsize, or if you prefer large apartments, one of the 157 is going to fit your style.

    The advantages of renting high rise apartments in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC

    High rise apartments are so popular because they give residents access to all the amazing amenities that these modern, state of the art properties offer. Fitness centers, roof-top decks, social lounges, on-site spa services, you name it, they’re part of the package! Your apartment complex will become a place where you can be active, comfortable and taken care of. Also, you won’t have to decorate or buy furniture, because these properties come already furnished. Don’t get caught up in appearances though! These properties might offer incredible interiors and lavish amenities, but there’s more than meets the eye. Renting a luxury apartment makes sense for many renters because they offer some major advantages, not the least of which is security. Most luxury communities usually have security gates and a doorman. In addition, some offer security systems in each unit, so your protection is always guaranteed.

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