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Rental Market Trends in West Columbia, SC

Updated July 2026

The average rent in West Columbia, SC is $1,354/month.

Rent in West Columbia is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,354/month

Average Rent

739 Sq Ft

Average Size

+3%

Change / Year

646

Available Apartments

West Columbia rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in West Columbia average $1,652 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in West Columbia average $1,354 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in West Columbia average $1,440 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in West Columbia average $1,572 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,652/month
573 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,354/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,440/month
1,029 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,572/month
1,265 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,553/month
942 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,908/month
1,414 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,312/month
1,746 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,521/month
962 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,515/month
1,036 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in West Columbia, SC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $41 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in West Columbia, SC

July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in West Columbia, SC
Percentage*
Rent Range
7% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
13% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in West Columbia is $1,354, you’ll want to make about $4,513 per month or $54,156 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.

City

West Columbia, SC

646 Available Apartments for Rent

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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 | $1,725 - $2,540

Advenir at One Eleven

Advenir at One Eleven

111 Knox Abbott Dr,
Cayce, SC 29033

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,540 - $3,806

Abberly Village Apartment Homes

Abberly Village Apartment Homes

1000 Abberly Village Cir,
West Columbia, SC 29169

1-3 Beds | $1,546 - $2,849

Riverbanks Retreat

Riverbanks Retreat

1035 Comanchee Trl,
West Columbia, SC 29169

1-2 Beds | $900 - $985

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in West Columbia?

The average rent in West Columbia is $1,354 per month, which is 18.5% lower than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in West Columbia?

The average rent for a house in West Columbia, SC is $1,908 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in West Columbia?

The average rent for a townhome in West Columbia, SC is $1,515 per month.

Are rents going up or down in West Columbia?

Rents in West Columbia, SC are increasing, with prices up 3.0% year-over-year and $41 more per month.

What rent range is most common in West Columbia?

In West Columbia, SC, 40% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States South Carolina West Columbia Rental Trends

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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