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Apartments for Rent in Columbia SC

4,885 Rentals Available

Explore Rent Prices Near Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC’s average rent price is $1,269 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
West Columbia $1,646
Cayce $1,697
Blythewood $1,433
Elgin $1,455
Irmo $1,525

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Columbia, SC Apartments for Rent

Columbia brings together the Saluda and Broad rivers where they form the Congaree, creating a walkable downtown centered on the South Carolina State House and the University of South Carolina. When you're looking for apartments for rent in Columbia, consider starting with the Main Street District for lofts above restaurants and the Saturday Soda City Market. The Vista offers warehouse-style flats near galleries, the South Carolina State Museum, and the riverfront, while Five Points delivers a lively mix of cafes close to campus. Shandon and nearby Devine Street provide quiet streets and boutique shopping, Rosewood puts you near Williams-Brice Stadium and Owens Field Park, and Elmwood Park features historic streets close to Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park. Head to Cottontown for local eateries just north of downtown, or explore Olympia-Granby for mill-loft living along the river.

Getting around stays simple with I-26, I-20, and I-77 framing the city, The COMET bus covering major routes, and both the Amtrak station and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) making trips beyond the Midlands easy. Many rentals put you minutes from major employers—USC campus and state offices downtown, Prisma Health's medical district, Fort Jackson, and BlueCross BlueShield's northeast campus. Your free time might include visits to apartments near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, walks on the Three Rivers Greenway, exhibits at the Columbia Museum of Art, or game days at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Vista and Main Street bring together restaurants, breweries, and entertainment venues, while Five Points and Devine Street add coffee shops, pubs, and boutique stores. Find rentals near the Vista or along Main Street if you want shows and dinner within walking distance.

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Columbia, SC Rental Insights

The average rent in Columbia, SC is $1,150 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in Columbia, SC is slightly less expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Columbia, SC by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Skyview Terrace, Emerald Valley, and Regency Park. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Columbia, SC are 29229, 29201, 29205, 29223, and 29203.

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