Benedict College

Columbia, SC

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Benedict College - Columbia, SC

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Founded in 1870, Benedict College is a full-opportunity institution with high-quality teaching, research, and public service programs. Benedict’s programs provide students and the community with the knowledge, skills, understanding, and values needed to become a power for good in society and to create a better world.

Located in South Carolina’s capital city, Benedict is accessible to a wide range of apartments, lofts, and condos available for rent near campus. Nearby neighborhoods include Waverly, Five Points, and Shandon. Convenience to U.S. Routes 1 and 378 allows for simple commutes and travels from the Benedict campus.

Over 65 clubs and organizations, Greek life, artistic performances, special events, and NCAA Division II Tiger athletics all contribute to the vibrant campus atmosphere at Benedict. Just minutes from Downtown Columbia, Benedict is close to plenty of museums, parks, gardens, and entertainment venues as well as notable attractions like Congaree National Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden, and Sesquicentennial State Park.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Columbia, SC is $1,065 for a studio, $1,161 for one bedroom, $1,351 for two bedrooms, and $1,643 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 459 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,065/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 735 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,161/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,067 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,351/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,360 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,643/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

Brockman Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

268 Students

Brennen Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

806 Students

Rosewood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

329 Students

Killian Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

742 Students

North Springs Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

703 Students

Crayton Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

905 Students

Longleaf Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

802 Students

W. G. Sanders Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

533 Students

Summit Parkway Middle

Public

Grades K-8

1,154 Students

Dent Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,018 Students

Spring Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,187 Students

A. C. Flora High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,352 Students

Dreher High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,150 Students

Ridge View High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,711 Students

W.J. Keenan High

Public

Grades 9-12

725 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • McKissick Museum
  • Melton Memorial Observatory
  • South Carolina State Museum
  • EdVenture Children's Museum
  • Riverbanks Zoo

Airports

  • Columbia Metro

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Methodology

† 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.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

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 June 2025.