The Babcock
2110 Pickens St,
Columbia, SC 29201
$1,315 - $1,795
Studio - 2 Beds
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Benedict College Columbia, SC
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Benedict
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Tigers
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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 2026, the average apartment rent in Columbia, SC is $1,037 for a studio, $1,190 for one bedroom, $1,383 for two bedrooms, and $1,789 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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452 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,037/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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728 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,190/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,062 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,383/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,288 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,789/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Benedict College - Columbia, SC (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Benedict College - Columbia, SC (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Benedict College - Columbia, SC (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Extremely Noisy
Quiet Score
10
/ 100
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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.
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.