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Orangeburg, SC Area Guide

Savor the small-town atmosphere of the Garden City

Suburban Historic Riverside Scenic Diverse Charming Quaint College Town Quiet

Known as “the Garden City,” Orangeburg boasts a tranquil small-town atmosphere in a scenic environment. Orangeburg fosters a sense of community through special events like the annual Festival of Roses and Orangeburg County Fair. Orangeburg is home to three colleges, including South Carolina State University, Claflin University, and Southern Methodist College, which contribute an array of cultural events to the city.

Orangeburg residents have the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of Edisto Memorial Gardens, explore the fascinating exhibits at the I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium, and practice their golf swings at the vast Hillcrest Golf Course. Convenience to U.S. Routes 178 and 301 as well as I-26 makes getting around from Orangeburg simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Orangeburg, SC is $494 for a studio, $814 for one bedroom, $1,096 for two bedrooms, and $1,059 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Orangeburg has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$814/month
435 Sq Ft
House
$1,348/month
779 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Orangeburg, SC is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

33 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

35 / 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.

Schools

Marshall Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

745 Students

Sheridan Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

511 Students

Whittaker Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

466 Students

Mellichamp Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

305 Students

William J. Clark Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Robert E. Howard Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Felton Laboratory

Public

Grades K-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Orangeburg National Fish Hatchery

Commuter Rail

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 February 2026.