Empire Columbia Apartments
Assembly and Pendleton St @ Pendleton St,
Columbia,
SC
29201
Property Website
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Monthly Rent
$1,265 - $1,885
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Bedrooms
1 - 5 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 5 ba
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Square Feet
431 - 1,686 sq ft
Welcome to Empire Columbia, the ultimate student living experience for University of South Carolina students. Empire Columbia offers spacious studio, 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-bedroom floor plans featuring stylish finishes and features. Our community boasts exceptional amenities, including a rooftop resort-style pool and outdoor lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, private study spaces, and more. It is simply better student living. Explore your USC home away from home at Empire!
Highlights
- By-The-Bed Leasing
- Tanning Salon
- Sauna
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Grill
- Business Center
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit Standard Bedroomprice $1,610square feet 431availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Amenity Floor - Standard Bedroomprice $1,670square feet 431availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Standard Bedroomprice $1,860square feet 528availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Amenity Floor - Standard Bedroomprice $1,885square feet 528availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Standard Bedroomprice $1,380square feet 739availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Amenity Floor - Standard Bedroomprice $1,410square feet 739availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Preferred Bedroomprice $1,415square feet 739availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Amenity Floor - Standard Bedroomprice $1,350square feet 1,115availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Standard Bedroomprice $1,385square feet 1,115availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Preferred Bedroomprice $1,395square feet 1,115availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Standard Bedroomprice $1,405square feet 1,092availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Standard Bedroomprice $1,320square feet 1,410availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Preferred Bedroomprice $1,325square feet 1,410availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Amenity Floor - Standard Bedroomprice $1,340square feet 1,410availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Amenity Floor - Preferred Bedroomprice $1,325square feet 1,410availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Amenity Floor - Standard Bedroomprice $1,265square feet 1,686availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Standard Bedroomprice $1,270square feet 1,686availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Preferred Bedroomprice $1,280square feet 1,686availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Standard Bedroomprice $1,610square feet 431availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Amenity Floor - Standard Bedroomprice $1,670square feet 431availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Standard Bedroomprice $1,860square feet 528availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Amenity Floor - Standard Bedroomprice $1,885square feet 528availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Standard Bedroomprice $1,380square feet 739availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Amenity Floor - Standard Bedroomprice $1,410square feet 739availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Preferred Bedroomprice $1,415square feet 739availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Amenity Floor - Standard Bedroomprice $1,350square feet 1,115availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Standard Bedroomprice $1,385square feet 1,115availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Preferred Bedroomprice $1,395square feet 1,115availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Standard Bedroomprice $1,405square feet 1,092availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Standard Bedroomprice $1,320square feet 1,410availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Preferred Bedroomprice $1,325square feet 1,410availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Amenity Floor - Standard Bedroomprice $1,340square feet 1,410availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Amenity Floor - Preferred Bedroomprice $1,325square feet 1,410availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Amenity Floor - Standard Bedroomprice $1,265square feet 1,686availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Standard Bedroomprice $1,270square feet 1,686availibility Aug 14, 2026
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Unit Preferred Bedroomprice $1,280square feet 1,686availibility Aug 14, 2026
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$50
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Due at Move-In
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Administrative FeeCharged per unit.$150
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Due at Application
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Dogs
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Monthly Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$35
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One-Time Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$400 - $400
100 lbs. Weight LimitRestrictions:No aggressive dog breeds are permitted, including but not limited to, Pit bulls, (this includes American Staffordshire Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers), Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Doberman Pinschers, Chow Chows, Great Danes, St. Bernards, and Akitas.Read More Read LessComments -
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Cats
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Monthly Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$35
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One-Time Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$400 - $400
100 lbs. Weight LimitComments -
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Property Information
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Built in 2018
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170 units/9 stories
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Furnished Units Available
Specialty Housing Details
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This property is intended and operated for occupancy by students, faculty and staff in higher education, but applications from individuals not involved in higher education may be accepted.
Matterport 3D Tours
About Empire Columbia Apartments
Welcome to Empire Columbia, the ultimate student living experience for University of South Carolina students. Empire Columbia offers spacious studio, 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-bedroom floor plans featuring stylish finishes and features. Our community boasts exceptional amenities, including a rooftop resort-style pool and outdoor lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, private study spaces, and more. It is simply better student living. Explore your USC home away from home at Empire!
Empire Columbia Apartments is an apartment community located in Richland County and the 29201 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Richland 01 attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Conference Room
- Stainless Steal Appliances
- Yoga Studio & Wellness Space
- Movie Room
- Modern furniture package with memory foam mattresses
- Private Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Rooftop Pool
- Professional On-site Management and Maintenance
- Smart TV Included
- Coffee Bar
- Covered Parking
- Grill Areas
- State-of-the-art Clubhouse
- Tanning Beds
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Clubhouse
Business Center
- Package Service
- Community-Wide WiFi
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Conference Rooms
- Tanning Salon
- Fitness Center
- Sauna
- Pool
- Golf Course
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Roommate Matching
- Study Lounge
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Walk-In Closets
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Trash Compactor
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Refrigerator
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
- Furnished
- Package Service
- Community-Wide WiFi
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Conference Rooms
- Tanning Salon
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Fitness Center
- Sauna
- Pool
- Golf Course
- Roommate Matching
- Study Lounge
- Conference Room
- Stainless Steal Appliances
- Yoga Studio & Wellness Space
- Movie Room
- Modern furniture package with memory foam mattresses
- Private Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Rooftop Pool
- Professional On-site Management and Maintenance
- Smart TV Included
- Coffee Bar
- Covered Parking
- Grill Areas
- State-of-the-art Clubhouse
- Tanning Beds
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Trash Compactor
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Refrigerator
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
- Furnished
| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm - 5pm |
The charming and eclectic neighborhood of Congaree Vista represents the heartbeat of Columbia's art scene. Located in the middle of Columbia, on the banks of the Congaree River and just north of the University of South Carolina, this neighborhood blends hip and modern amenities with historic roots and well-preserved buildings.
Anchored by the South Carolina State Museum, and focused around the Gervais Street Corridor, Congaree Vista has transformed over the last few decades from abandoned warehouses to an upscale travel destination. Gorgeously restored historic buildings, lush streets lined with magnolias, progressive art galleries, and independent shops and eateries characterize this popular neighborhood on the Congaree River.
Learn more about living in Congaree Vista| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 7.5 mi |
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Property Ratings at Empire Columbia Apartments
We "jumped" all over this apartment because we were made to feel if we didn't, we wouldn't be able to get a decent apartment anywhere. We literally signed the lease agreement without seeing the apartment because they were all occupied and there was none to show. Like my title says: WORST.DECISION.EVER. From the minute we walked in the building (less than a year old at the time) it was in disarray. The walls were filthy, the carpet looked like it hadn't been vacuumed since the first day the building opened and there was garbage everywhere. The apartment (studio) is like a small box. An OVERPRICED small box. There was hardly any room to move in it and on top of it, nowhere to sit and eat. Too many unusable cabinets, no island and not a place to put a small table for even 1 chair. The floorboards were coming unglued and the walls inside the apartment were filthy. I had to scrub them down. If I had been able to preview this building beyond the lobby, it would have been a hard NO. They nickel and dime you for everything, they charge you a small fortune for parking and during Covid when no one could live there, they didn't offer any type of discount or compensation. Full price rent including utilities that no one was using. The apartment sat empty for from March through August. It was a glorified storage unit. Do yourself a favor. Save your $$. There are far better apartments with the same (and better) amenities for less. They may make you think it's a cool place to live but it's not. If you have a few minutes to look around, you'll find plenty of bad reviews on other sites. Don't waste your time (I already did that for you) don't waste your money or parents money (did that too) and don't rent here. You'll regret it.
I have been a resident of Empire Columbia for almost six months now and I have never been treated so poorly. To start off, when we (myself and roommates) moved in the first week of August, we were told that our apartment would be fully furnished and ready for us. That was hardly the case because once we arrived, we found that our desks had not been put together, lamps were missing, side tables in the common area were missing and there were countless scuffs, scratches, and dents along the walls and appliances. Aside from the issues in our own unit, the main hallways are never vacuumed and there is a vomit spot that has been on the wall for well over a month now. The elevators also only work about 75% of the time and if you are lucky and it is working, don't expect the floors to be any cleaner in there. They are covered with mud and dirt. I can't speak for other levels, but on level 3, the trash room has been overflowing and after multiple complaints to management, they have still failed to get the issue under control. As for parking, the garages are incredibly small with way to many compact spots. The parking gates also did not work for the first two months making the garage easily accessible to anyone. ***Please do not stay here if you have other options. This is nowhere near to 5 star, luxury living. You will be highly disappointed.***
Empire Columbia Apartments Photos
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Models
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S1: Studio | 1BA | 431 SF
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A1: 1BD | 1BA | 528 SF
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B1: 2BD | 2BA | 739 SF
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C1 Corner: 3BD | 3BA | 1092 SF
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C2: 3BD | 3BA | 1115 SF
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D1 Premium: 4BD | 4BA | 1410 SF
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Empire Columbia Apartments has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Empire Columbia Apartments has one to five-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,265/mo. to $1,885/mo.
Yes, Empire Columbia Apartments welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,265 for a five-bedrooms, you would need to earn about $46,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.
Empire Columbia Apartments is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $1,265.
Yes! Empire Columbia Apartments offers 4 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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Assembly and Pendleton St @ Pendleton St
Columbia, SC 29201