The Lady
1310 Lady St,
Columbia, SC 29201
$1,356 - $4,375
Studio - 3 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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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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Columbia, SC is $1,006 for a studio, $1,159 for one bedroom, $1,357 for two bedrooms, and $1,645 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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433 sq ft
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$1,006/month
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1 BR
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741 sq ft
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$1,159/month
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2 BR
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1,068 sq ft
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$1,357/month
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3 BR
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1,332 sq ft
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$1,645/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of South Carolina Columbia Campus - Columbia, SC (University) is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
17
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
38
/ 100
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.
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Melton Memorial Observatory
- McKissick Museum
- South Carolina State Museum
- EdVenture Children's Museum
- Riverbanks Zoo
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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.