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Apartments For Rent By Owner in Columbia, SC

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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 - 900 Taylor St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,450

    900 Taylor St Unit #212

    900 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201
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  3. Building Photo - 903 Drake Grove Ln
    3 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

    903 Drake Grove Ln

    903 Drake Grove Ln, Columbia, SC 29210
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  4. 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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  5. 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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  7. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,750

    801 King St Unit J

    801 King St, Columbia, SC 29205
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  9. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    1006 Princeton St Unit 1006

    1006 Princeton St, Columbia, SC 29205
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  10. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $925
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$925
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$925

    2714 Forest Dr

    2714 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204
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  11. 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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  12. 4 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    301 Glenn Ave

    301 Glenn Ave, Columbia, SC 29203
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  13. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $915
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$915 - $920
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$915 - $920

    1600 Park Cir

    1600 Park Cir, Columbia, SC 29201
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  14. 6 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $4,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,350

    160 Whitwood Cir Unit Home

    160 Whitwood Cir, Columbia, SC 29212
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  15. 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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  16. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    191 Silver Run Pl

    191 Silver Run Pl, West Columbia, SC 29169
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  17. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $950+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,100+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950 - $1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950 - $1,100

    774 Shull St

    774 Shull St, West Columbia, SC 29169
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  18. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,295
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,295
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,295

    191 Hunters Branch Dr

    191 Hunters Branch Dr, Hopkins, SC 29061
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  19. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,550
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,550

    601 Picadilly Sq

    601 Picadilly Sq, Cayce, SC 29033
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  20. 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

    1826 Burnham St

    1826 Burnham St, West Columbia, SC 29169
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  21. 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
  22. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,800+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600 - $1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $1,800

    4003 Devine St

    4003 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205
  23. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,050

    1007 Chevis St

    1007 Chevis St, Columbia, SC 29205
  24. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    601 Main St Unit 511

    601 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
  25. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    144 Lincoln St

    144 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201
  26. 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

    238 S Marion St Unit 240

    238 S Marion St, Columbia, SC 29205
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 5 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $4,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,000

    949 Texas St

    949 Texas St, Columbia, SC 29201
  30. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    4407 Woodside Haven Dr

    4407 Woodside Haven Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
  31. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    724 Pembroke Ave

    724 Pembroke Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
  32. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,490
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,490
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,490

    1229 Clemson Rd

    1229 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229
  33. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,595
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,595
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,595

    1520 Senate St Unit 11C

    1520 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201
  34. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    3415 Piedmont Ave Unit A

    3415 Piedmont Ave, Columbia, SC 29203
  35. 6 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $5,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,250

    717 Laurens Street

    717 Laurens Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  36. 3 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

    129 Miranda Rd

    129 Miranda Rd, West Columbia, SC 29172

Living & Renting in Columbia

Columbia at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,171
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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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Spring Valley High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,187 Students
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Spring Valley High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,187 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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,352 Students
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A. C. Flora High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,352 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
533 Students
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W. G. Sanders Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
533 Students
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Hand Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
652 Students
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Satchel Ford Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
631 Students
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Satchel Ford Elementary School

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 $1,171.

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 $1,171.

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 $1,377.

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 $1,790.

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 $2,680.

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