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Apartments for Rent in Columbia SC

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Columbia, SC’s average rent price is $1,294 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 $1,636
Cayce $1,670
Blythewood $1,442
Elgin $1,312
Irmo $1,528

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

Columbia, SC Apartments for Rent

Columbia sits at the meeting point of the Saluda and Broad rivers, where they join to create the Congaree River—a beautiful setting for the city's walkable downtown anchored by the South Carolina State House and University of South Carolina campus. When searching for apartments for rent in Columbia, you'll discover popular neighborhoods like the Vista with its warehouse-style flats near the South Carolina State Museum and riverfront, Five Points bringing energy with cafes and shops close to campus, and Shandon featuring tree-lined streets and historic homes. The Main Street District offers lofts above restaurants and the Saturday Soda City Market, while Rosewood puts you near Williams-Brice Stadium and Olympia-Granby features mill-loft living along the river. Getting around stays simple with I-26, I-20, and I-77 surrounding the city, The COMET bus covering major routes, and Columbia Metropolitan Airport handling regional flights.

Many rentals in Columbia place you close to major employers including USC, state offices downtown, Prisma Health's medical district, Fort Jackson, and BlueCross BlueShield's northeast campus. You'll find apartments near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, with easy access to the Three Rivers Greenway for outdoor recreation, the Columbia Museum of Art for cultural outings, and the Vista's collection of restaurants and breweries for dining and entertainment. Shopping options range from Columbia Place Mall to the antique shops scattered throughout the city, while Five Points and Devine Street add coffee shops, pubs, and boutiques. Whether you're looking for places to live near the riverfront parks or rentals close to the university, Columbia's neighborhoods offer everything from downtown lofts to quiet residential streets.

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Columbia, SC Rental Insights

The average rent in Columbia, SC is $1,157 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,627, 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 Riverside 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 29209.

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