What's the average rent in Columbia, SC?

Rental Market Trends in Columbia, SC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Columbia, SC is $1,650 per month, which is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,650

-1.5%-$25 decrease month-over-month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,134

APARTMENTS

$1,296

HOUSES

$1,895

TOWNHOUSES

$1,795

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Columbia, SC at $1,296 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,895 per month. Townhomes average $1,795 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,286
3 Bedrooms	$1,850
4 Bedrooms	$2,278
All	$1,650

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Columbia, SC is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,286 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,850 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,278 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,300
3 Bedrooms	$1,975
4 Bedrooms	$3,800
All	$1,795

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Columbia, SC is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,300 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,975 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	$1,250
3 Bedrooms	$2,400
4 Bedrooms	$3,296
All	$1,345

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,250 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,400 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,296 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$850
2 Bedrooms	$1,450
3 Bedrooms	$1,849
4 Bedrooms	$2,200
All	$1,895

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Columbia, SC is $850 per month, followed by $1,450 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,849 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,200 for a 4 bedroom house.