The Lady
1310 Lady St,
Columbia, SC 29201
$1,356 - $2,553
Studio - 3 Beds
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.
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.
Studio
433 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,009/month
Average Rent
1 BR
736 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,163/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,066 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,345/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,343 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,634/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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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.
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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