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Rental Market Trends in West Columbia, SC

What is the average rent in West Columbia, SC?

$1,291/month

Average Rent

741 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in West Columbia, SC is $1,291 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in West Columbia more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in West Columbia, you can expect to pay about $1,585 per month for a studio, $1,291 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,397 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,453 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,585/month
573 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,291/month
741 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,397/month
1,045 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,453/month
1,291 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,444/month
979 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,928/month
1,398 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,449/month
2,380 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,044/month
977 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in West Columbia, SC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $7 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in West Columbia, SC
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in West Columbia, SC
Percentage*
Rent Range
7% Below $700/month
27% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Columbia?

Based on current rent prices, Quail Hollow and West Columbia" are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Columbia.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Quail Hollow
$1,633/month
774 Sq Ft
West Columbia
$1,750/month
804 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Columbia?

Based on current rent prices, West Columbia and Quail Hollow" are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Columbia.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Columbia
$1,750/month
804 Sq Ft
Quail Hollow
$1,633/month
774 Sq Ft

Which West Columbia neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in West Columbia with the most apartments available are West Columbia and Quail Hollow" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Columbia
$1,750/month
804 Sq Ft
Quail Hollow
$1,633/month
774 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Columbia, SC?

Because the average rent in West Columbia is $1,291, you’ll want to make about $4,303 per month or $51,636 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Quail Hollow

West Columbia, SC

West Columbia

West Columbia, SC

Studio
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$1,465/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,388/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,490/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,476/month
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Apartment communities in West Columbia we think you'll love

Langley Pointe

Langley Pointe

50 Langley Dr,
West Columbia, SC 29169

1-3 Beds | $1,700 - $2,540

Advenir at One Eleven

Advenir at One Eleven

111 Knox Abbott Dr,
Cayce, SC 29033

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,394 - $2,555

Abberly Village

Abberly Village

1000 Abberly Village Cir,
West Columbia, SC 29169

1-3 Beds | $1,450 - $2,190

Granby Oaks Apartments

Granby Oaks Apartments

800 State St,
West Columbia, SC 29169

1-3 Beds | $1,290 - $1,710

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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