The Babcock
2110 Pickens St,
Columbia, SC 29201
$1,450 - $2,825
1 Bed
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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Columbia, SC is $982 for a studio, $1,168 for one bedroom, $1,372 for two bedrooms, and $1,811 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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452 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$982/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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738 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,168/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,064 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,372/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,316 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,811/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Allen University - Columbia, SC (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Allen University - Columbia, SC (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Allen University - Columbia, SC (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
268 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
268 Students
Public
Grades K-5
631 Students
Satchel Ford Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
631 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
233 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
905 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
905 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
533 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
533 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
652 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,187 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,187 Students
Richland One Charter Middle College
Public
Grades 9-12
79 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,352 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,352 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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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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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 February 2026.
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