The Babcock
2110 Pickens St,
Columbia, SC 29201
$1,295 - $1,899
1-2 Beds
Allen University
Columbia, SC
Allen University - Columbia, SC
Area Guide
An HBCU with a storied past and a tight-knit student body
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Originally founded in Cokesbury in 1870 and relocated 10 years later to the heart of Downtown Columbia, Allen University stands as one of the state’s oldest and most prominent universities. The Chappelle Administration Building is one of the most recognizable facades in the city, and marks the campus’ northwest corner along Harden Street. The Yellow Jackets — the university’s mascot — enjoy an extremely small student body of just 600, making for small, focused classes and a close-knit atmosphere across campus.
Columbia’s two most popular entertainment districts, Five Points and Main Street, are within walking distance, as is the up-and-coming Bull Street District. The area was once the old grounds of the Columbia Mental Hospital, but today they house the Segra Park baseball stadium and a number of new restaurants and developments.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Columbia, SC is $1,009 for a studio, $1,163 for one bedroom, $1,345 for two bedrooms, and $1,634 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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433 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,009/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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736 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,163/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,066 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,345/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,343 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,634/month
Average Rent
Transportation
45
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
17
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
38
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
268 Students
Public
Grades K-5
631 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
233 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
737 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
614 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
905 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
533 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
652 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,354 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,154 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,187 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,352 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,150 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,711 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,307 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- McKissick Museum
- Melton Memorial Observatory
- South Carolina State Museum
- EdVenture Children's Museum
- Riverbanks Zoo
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Columbia Metro
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.