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  1. Building Photo - 1221 Pickens St
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500

    1221 Pickens St

    1221 Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29201
    (803) 303-0235
  2. Building Photo - 151 Whispering Glen Cir
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,750

    151 Whispering Glen Cir

    151 Whispering Glen Cir, West Columbia, SC 29170
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  3. Building Photo - 842 Delverton Rd
    4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,250

    842 Delverton Rd

    842 Delverton Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
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  4. Building Photo - 301 W Lakeside Ave
    4 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650

    301 W Lakeside Ave

    301 W Lakeside Ave, Columbia, SC 29203
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  5. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,450

    162 Crestland Dr

    162 Crestland Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
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  6. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    5 BEDS, 5 BATHS
    $715
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$715
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$715

    1929 Bluff Rd Unit 186

    1929 Bluff Rd, Columbia, SC 29201
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  7. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,299
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,299
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,299

    3718 Live Oak St

    3718 Live Oak St, Columbia, SC 29205
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  8. 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

    400 Laurel Leaf Dr

    400 Laurel Leaf Dr, West Columbia, SC 29169
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  9. 5 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,000

    804 Woodrow St

    804 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205
  10. 4 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,000

    2214 Wallace St

    2214 Wallace St, Columbia, SC 29201
  11. 6 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $5,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,400

    312 S Woodrow St

    312 S Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205
  12. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,950

    123 S Pickens St Unit 123 S. Pickens St.

    123 S Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29205
  13. 4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,275
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,275
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,275

    205 N Trace Ln

    205 N Trace Ln, Columbia, SC 29223
  14. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    3924 Bright Ave

    3924 Bright Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
  15. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $6,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,850

    317 Jaybird Ln

    317 Jaybird Ln, Columbia, SC 29223
  16. 6 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $8,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$8,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$8,500

    225 Whitehurst Way

    225 Whitehurst Way, Columbia, SC 29229
  17. 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
  18. 6 BEDS, 6 BATHS
    $6,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,000

    2518 Laurel St

    2518 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29204
  19. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,650

    4407 Woodside Haven Dr

    4407 Woodside Haven Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
  20. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,850

    1203 Woodrow St

    1203 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205
  21. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,775
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,775
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,775

    548 Kenton Dr

    548 Kenton Dr, Irmo, SC 29063

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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.

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Spring Valley High

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Grades 9-12
2,187 Students
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Richland One Charter Middle College

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

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Grades 9-12
1,352 Students
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Dreher High

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Grades 9-12
1,150 Students
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Ridge View High

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Grades 9-12
1,711 Students
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Crayton Middle

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

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Grades 6-8
533 Students
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Hand Middle

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Grades 6-8
652 Students
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Satchel Ford Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
631 Students

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