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  1. Building Photo - 1221 Pickens St
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,250

    1221 Pickens St

    1221 Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29201
    (803) 303-0235
  2. Building Photo - 619 King St
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,470
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,470
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,470

    619 King St Unit 402

    619 King St, Columbia, SC 29205
    (659) 734-1239
  3. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    5 BEDS, 4.5 BATHS
    $4,475
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,475
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,475

    8 Wading Bird Loop

    8 Wading Bird Loop, Blythewood, SC 29016
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  4. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,499
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,499
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,499

    3413 Rosewood Dr

    3413 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205
  5. Building Photo - 286 Traditions Cir
    5 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,200

    286 Traditions Cir

    286 Traditions Cir, Columbia, SC 29229
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  6. Building Photo - 900 Taylor St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,250

    900 Taylor St Unit #212

    900 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201
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  7. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    2332 Stark St Unit 2- Duplex

    2332 Stark St, Columbia, SC 29205
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  9. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    1613 Charles St

    1613 Charles St, Columbia, SC 29203
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  10. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,450

    320 Cambout St

    320 Cambout St, Columbia, SC 29210
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  11. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,850

    2329 Santee Ave

    2329 Santee Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
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  12. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,600

    200 Big Leaf Cir

    200 Big Leaf Cir, Columbia, SC 29229
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  13. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    7 Cavalier Ct

    7 Cavalier Ct, Columbia, SC 29205
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  14. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    2220 Rolling Hills Rd

    2220 Rolling Hills Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
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  15. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,295
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,295
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,295

    113 Arsenal Academy Pl

    113 Arsenal Academy Pl, Columbia, SC 29201
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  16. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    717 Huntington Ave Unit 717

    717 Huntington Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
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  17. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    304 Curvewood Rd

    304 Curvewood Rd, Columbia, SC 29229
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  18. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    832 Shelter Cove Ct

    832 Shelter Cove Ct, Columbia, SC 29212
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  19. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    629 Kentucky St Unit B

    629 Kentucky St, Columbia, SC 29201
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  20. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500

    220 Eascott Pl Unit 200

    220 Eascott Pl, Columbia, SC 29229
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  21. 4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    326 Lyles St

    326 Lyles St, Cayce, SC 29033
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  22. 4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    242 Torrington Rd

    242 Torrington Rd, Irmo, SC 29063
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  23. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    201 Branham St

    201 Branham St, West Columbia, SC 29169
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  24. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $900+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,100+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900 - $1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900 - $1,100

    774 Shull St

    774 Shull St, West Columbia, SC 29169
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  25. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $925
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$925
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$925

    200 Arbor Dr Unit C

    200 Arbor Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
  26. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    405 Harbison Blvd Unit 811b

    405 Harbison Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212
  27. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    139 Hunters Grove Dr

    139 Hunters Grove Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
  29. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,825
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,825
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,825

    1007 Chevis St

    1007 Chevis St, Columbia, SC 29205
  30. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    4103 Devine St

    4103 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205
  31. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,499
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,499
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,499

    201 Walker St Unit 201 Walker Street

    201 Walker St, Columbia, SC 29205
  32. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,850

    2327 Santee Ave

    2327 Santee Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
  33. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,700

    2744 Monroe St

    2744 Monroe St, Columbia, SC 29205
  34. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100 - $2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100 - $2,400

    314 S Woodrow St

    314 S Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205
  35. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,550
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,550

    1825 Saint Julian Pl Unit 5E

    1825 Saint Julian Pl, Columbia, SC 29204
  36. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    230 S King St Unit King

    230 S King St, Columbia, SC 29205
  37. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    2603 Kiawah Ave Unit Kiawah Avenue

    2603 Kiawah Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
  38. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,250+
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,575+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250 - $1,575
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,575

    3602 Rose Dr

    3602 Rose Dr, Columbia, SC 29205
  39. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    1208 Bush River Rd Unit A4

    1208 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
  40. Building Photo - 215 Windsor Point Rd
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    215 Windsor Point Rd Unit C

    215 Windsor Point Rd, Columbia, SC 29223

Living & Renting in Columbia

Columbia at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,193
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Columbia, SC Apartments for Rent

Columbia, South Carolina's capital city is where the Saluda and Broad Rivers meet to form the Congaree River in the heart of the state's Midlands region. Home to the University of South Carolina and nicknamed "Soda City" by locals, Columbia offers a college town atmosphere with state government opportunities and Southern hospitality. If you're looking for apartments for rent in Columbia, you'll find everything from downtown high-rises near the historic State House to garden-style apartment communities in neighborhoods like Shandon, Five Points, and the Vista district.

Renting in Columbia gives you access to both city living and outdoor recreation at an affordable cost, with average one-bedroom rents around $1,149. The city's layout makes commuting convenient via major highways like I-20, I-26, and I-77, connecting residents to employment centers including BlueCross BlueShield, Prisma Health, and Fort Jackson military base. Popular neighborhoods each have their own personality - Five Points buzzes with nightlife and restaurants near campus, while Shandon features tree-lined streets with historic homes, and the Vista provides upscale dining and entertainment venues. Residents enjoy easy access to the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Congaree National Park, and numerous lakes for boating and fishing, making Columbia an appealing choice for renters who want both city conveniences and natural recreation.

Why Columbia?

  • Fort Jackson is the US Army’s largest and most active training center.
  • The University of South Carolina is one of the nation’s top research centers.
  • Congaree National Park offers 22,000 acres of old-growth forest to explore.
  • The Columbia Inferno hockey team offers excitement on ice at the Carolina Coliseum.
  • Columbia features an abundance of fine arts, including the Columbia City Ballet.
  • Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is one of the most beautiful in the country.

Renting in Columbia

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Education

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Spring Valley High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,230 Students
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Richland One Charter Middle College

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
79 Students
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A. C. Flora High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,328 Students
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Dreher High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,144 Students
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Ridge View High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,631 Students
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Crayton Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
905 Students
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Crayton Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
905 Students
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W. G. Sanders Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
503 Students
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Hand Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
755 Students
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Satchel Ford Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
631 Students
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Satchel Ford Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
631 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Columbia, SC

What are the average rent costs in Columbia, SC?

The average rent in Columbia, SC is $1,193.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Columbia, SC?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Columbia, SC is $1,017.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC is $1,193.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC is $1,382.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC is $1,777.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC is $2,776.

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