The Babcock
2110 Pickens St,
Columbia, SC 29201
$1,269 - $2,089
Studio - 2 Beds
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
University of South Carolina Columbia Campus - Columbia, SC
Area Guide
USC defines the southern collegiate experience
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Gamecocks
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As one of the oldest and most prestigious academic institutions in the Southeast, the University of South Carolina remains an innovative educational facility and a cultural hub for the state and the region. The university enjoys a prime location at the center of the action in Columbia, with the campus only a few blocks away from the South Carolina State House and all the resources and attractions of Downtown and Midtown.
Congaree Vista to the northwest and Five Points to the east are both within easy walking distance of the main campus, giving you countless convenient options for a quick bit to eat or a night out with friends. Apartments, condos, and rental houses are readily available all around the relatively compact urban campus, giving you numerous options of living arrangements to fit your budget and allow you to easily walk to any of the classroom buildings as well as the broader cityscape.
Rent Trends
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Columbia, SC is $1,058 for a studio, $1,145 for one bedroom, $1,341 for two bedrooms, and $1,638 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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459 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,058/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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735 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,145/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,067 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,341/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,360 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,638/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
806 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
268 Students
Public
Grades K-5
329 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
742 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
639 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
905 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,018 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
802 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
652 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
533 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,352 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,150 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,187 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
- Melton Memorial Observatory
- McKissick Museum
- 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 September 2025.