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Apartments For Rent Near Columbia, SC

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Average Rent Trends in Columbia, SC

Rent in Columbia, SC varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent stayed about the same in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jun 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$1,650
Jul 2025$1,650
Aug 2025$1,600
Sep 2025$1,600
Oct 2025$1,600
Nov 2025$1,600
Dec 2025$1,575
Jan 2026$1,569
Feb 2026$1,600
Mar 2026$1,590
Apr 2026$1,650
May 2026$1,649
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,125$1,295$1,820$2,395$1,650
Townhomes$1,050$1,395$1,975$3,800$1,825
Apartments and Condos$1,200$1,250$2,100$3,125$1,395
Houses$850$1,400$1,800$2,295$1,881

Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Columbia, SC

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Columbia, SC?
    The average rent of an apartment in Columbia, SC is $1,267 per month. This is about 34% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Columbia, SC?
    The average rent of a house in Columbia, SC is $1,881 per month. This is about 3% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Columbia, SC?
    The average rent of a townhome in Columbia, SC is $1,825 per month. This is about 5% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Columbia, SC?
    In the last year, the average rent in Columbia, SC was lowest in Jan 2025 when it was $1,530 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Columbia, SC?
    In the last year, the average rent in Columbia, SC was highest in Jun 2025 when it was $1,650 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Columbia, SC?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC is $1,125 per month. That is about $200 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Columbia, SC?
    There are 1,131 available rental listings in Columbia, SC.
  • What colleges and universities are in Columbia, SC?
    Colleges and universities in Columbia, SC include: University of South Carolina.
  • What are some neighborhoods in Columbia, SC?
    Some neighborhoods in Columbia, SC include: Saint Andrews, Seven Oaks, Dentsville, Woodfield, Shandon.
  • What are some zip codes in Columbia, SC?
    Columbia, SC includes zip codes such as: 29223, 29229, 29203, 29210, 29209.
  • What are some cities near Columbia, SC?
    Some nearby cities include: Forest Acres, Cayce, West Columbia, Blythewood, Springdale. These cities may have more rental options to explore.