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  2. Building Photo - The Point at Chestnut Hill
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    3 BEDS
    $2,025
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,025 - $2,125
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,025 - $2,125

    The Point at Chestnut Hill

    208 Winding Chestnut Dr, Columbia, SC 29212
    (803) 784-4457
  5. $165 Off
    Price Drop. $165 Off
    1 BED
    $1,132+
    2 BEDS
    $999+
    3 BEDS
    $1,249+

    River Ridge

    3638 Falling Springs Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
    (803) 828-0060
  24. Building Photo - 1705 Grays Inn Rd
    2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,120
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,120
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,120

    1705 Grays Inn Rd

    1705 Grays Inn Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
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  25. Building Photo - 1605 Willowby St
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,725
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,725
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,725

    1605 Willowby St Unit A.

    1605 Willowby St, Columbia, SC 29223
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  26. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,135
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,135
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,135

    1613 Ashford Ln

    1613 Ashford Ln, Columbia, SC 29210
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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 2 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

    601 Picadilly Sq

    601 Picadilly Sq, Cayce, SC 29033
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  32. 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
  33. Building Photo - 141 Carr Ln
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $1,825

    141 Carr Ln

    141 Carr Ln, Columbia, SC 29223
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Columbia, SC Townhouses 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.

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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
106 Students
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A. C. Flora High School

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

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

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Grades 9-12
1,631 Students
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Crayton Middle

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Grades 6-8
905 Students
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Crayton Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
905 Students
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Hand Middle School

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

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Public
Grades 6-8
503 Students
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Satchel Ford Elementary School

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Grades K-5
631 Students
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Satchel Ford Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
631 Students

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