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Rental Market Trends in West Columbia, SC

What is the average rent in West Columbia, SC?

$1,344/month

Average Rent

739 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in West Columbia, SC is $1,344 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,619 per month for a studio, $1,344 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,436 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,580 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,619/month
573 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,344/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,436/month
1,031 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,580/month
1,265 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,509/month
936 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,788/month
1,336 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,497/month
947 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,485/month
1,033 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,967/month
1,332 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $31 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in West Columbia, SC
Last Updated April 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
27% $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, West Columbia, Woodberry Mills and Quail Hollow are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Columbia.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Columbia
$1,581/month
770 Sq Ft
Woodberry Mills
$1,760/month
788 Sq Ft
Quail Hollow
$2,022/month
761 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Columbia?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Quail Hollow
$2,022/month
761 Sq Ft
Woodberry Mills
$1,760/month
788 Sq Ft
West Columbia
$1,581/month
770 Sq Ft

Which West Columbia neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in West Columbia with the most apartments available are West Columbia, Woodberry Mills and Quail Hollow .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Columbia
$1,581/month
770 Sq Ft
Woodberry Mills
$1,760/month
788 Sq Ft
Quail Hollow
$2,022/month
761 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 $1,344, you’ll want to make about $4,480 per month or $53,760 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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West Columbia, SC

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How does West Columbia, SC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

West Columbia

West Columbia, SC

Quail Hollow

West Columbia, SC

Studio
$1,513/month
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One Bedroom
$1,419/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,524/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,603/month
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Langley Pointe

50 Langley Dr,
West Columbia, SC 29169

$1,710 - $2,540

1-3 Beds

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Abberly Village Apartment Homes

1000 Abberly Village Cir,
West Columbia, SC 29169

$1,455 - $3,123

1-3 Beds

Granby Oaks Apartments

Granby Oaks Apartments

800 State St,
West Columbia, SC 29169

$1,290 - $1,825

1-3 Beds

Riverbanks Retreat

Riverbanks Retreat

1035 Comanchee Trl,
West Columbia, SC 29169

$900 - $1,200

1-3 Beds

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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.

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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