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Houses for Rent in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC

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Houses for Rent in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC. 25 Rentals Available
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    1619 Heyward Street, Columbia, SC 29205
    3 BEDS $2,700
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    2146 Barhamville Road, Columbia, SC 29204
    3 BEDS $1,495
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    2401 Barhamville Road, Columbia, SC 29204
    4 BEDS $2,100
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    #1, Greenville, SC 29609
    1 BED $1,395
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    1820 Saint Louis Ave, Columbia, SC 29204
    4 BEDS $1,790
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    3303 Abingdon Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
    3 BEDS $1,450
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    3811 Barwick Street, Columbia, SC 29205
    3 BEDS $2,800
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    1342 Hibiscus St, Columbia, SC 29205
    3 BEDS $1,450
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    3824 Persimmon St, Columbia, SC 29205
    3 BEDS $1,800
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    2144 Rolling Hills Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
    3 BEDS $1,525
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    3220 Woodsen Circle, West Columbia, SC 29170
    3 BEDS $1,600
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    4209 Hileah Dr, Columbia, SC 29209
    4 BEDS $1,450
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    241 Chartwell Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
    3 BEDS $1,570
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    4521 Corbett St, Columbia, SC 29209
    3 BEDS $1,250
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    3825 Hearn Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
    3 BEDS $1,225
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    1739 Woodford Road, Columbia, SC 29209
    2 BEDS $850
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    2104 Porter Drive, Columbia, SC 29209
    3 BEDS $950
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    720 Hazelwood Rd., Columbia, SC 29209
    STUDIO $1,750
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    420 Timbermill Dr, Lexington, SC 29073
    STUDIO $2,109
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    300 Timbermill Dr, Lexington, SC 29073
    3 BEDS $1,895
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    225 Oakglenn Dr, Gaston, SC 29053
    3 BEDS $1,425
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    100 Worrall Drive, Hopkins, SC 29061
    3 BEDS $995
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    2716 South Partridge Circle, Hopkins, SC 29061
    3 BEDS $1,100
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    5962 Wescott Rd, Columbia, SC 29212
    3 BEDS $1,400
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Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC have increased by 3.91% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,397 to $2,491.

Average rent in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC

$2,491/mo Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC is around $2,491.

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

    A share of 6% 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 31% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 12% of apartment rentals in Columbia are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 30% of apartment rentals in Columbia are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC (31%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 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 are the advantages of renting a house in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC?

    Renting a house in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

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

    Houses for rent in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC are usually located in non-central areas.

    Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC demographics

    • 2,997Total Population
    • 1,471 Female
      1,525 Male
    • 18Median Age

    In total, Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC has 2,997 residents, 1,471 women and 1,525 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Columbia’s population is 18.

    Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC households

    • 185 Family
      741 Non-family
    • 76 Children
      850 No Children
    • 925Total Number of Households
    • 0.88Average People Per Household
    • $34,327Median Household Income

    There is a total of 925 households in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC. Of these, 76 have children and 850 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 185 family households and 741 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Columbia is 0.88 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Columbia equals $34,327, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,221.

    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, 15% went to high-school, and 57% have partially completed college. Moreover, 2% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 15% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 9% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC

    In real estate, location is everything. But as you are looking at homes for rent in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC it seems that you’ve got this part already figured out. There are 25 apartment rental properties in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC with prices ranging from $850 to $2,800. That can be a lot to browse through. If you are looking at cheap houses for rent and the maximum you can afford is less than $2,800, simplify your search by typing the maximum you can afford in the Rent filter. When you are searching in the price range of 3 bedroom duplexes there is no need to look at all the 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Now that we got this out of the way, the real grind begins. The devil is in the amenities. Well, not really, but there are so many choices, you don’t know where to start. Buckle up, it can be a bumpy ride and it could wreak some temporary havoc in your otherwise perfect apartment search.

    Deciding on what is important when renting a house

    Remember how hard it was to search for your first apartment alone? How confused you were because of all the things you had to consider? We’d like to tell you that things will be a lot easier this time around, not only because you’re more experience, but also because we’re here to help you along the way. It is easy to agree on whether you need a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom house, but there might also be some debates on the importance of a fireplace, A/C, garage or a pool. Sit down and talk about what are your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Agree on the amenities even before the serious hunt for rental homes starts. With a clear plan, browsing through our 25 houses for rent in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC is a breeze as you can filter the results based on your favorite amenities and features.

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