Columbia, SC Apartments For Rent
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1-2 BathsVista Commons Apartments | 1100 Pulaski St #634,
Columbia, SC 29201
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Columbia, SC 29229
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Columbia, SC 29223
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Use arrow keys to navigateNEW - 1 DAY AGOPET FRIENDLY$1,380 - $2,110/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsGrandview at Lake Murray | 2170 N Lake Dr #1111,
Columbia, SC 29212
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SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,375 - $1,825/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsCreekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes | 600 Greenlawn Dr #4203,
Columbia, SC 29209
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SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$904 - $2,534/mo1-3 Beds1-3 BathsThe Meadows at Burnside Farms | 7743 Garners Ferry Rd #A309,
Columbia, SC 29209
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SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,080 - $1,375/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsHampton Greene Apartment Homes | 500 Gills Creek Pkwy #1516,
Columbia, SC 29209
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PET FRIENDLY$940 - $1,360/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsSt. Andrews Commons Apartment Homes | 1200 Saint Andrews Rd #612,
Columbia, SC 29210
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SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$2,090 - $2,590/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsInspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult Community | 440 Town Center Pl #101,
Columbia, SC 29229
PET FRIENDLYTotal price$1,014 - $1,215/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsRiverwalk Vista | 100 Bryton Trce #118,
Columbia, SC 29210
PET FRIENDLY$1,050 - $1,395/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsRavenwood Hills | 4215 Bethel Church Rd #839eec004,
Columbia, SC 29206
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SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$899 - $1,249/moStudio-3 Beds1-2 BathsSamara East | 8100 Bayfield Rd #0B-1Ba-515Sqft,
Columbia, SC 29223
PET FRIENDLY$950 - $1,120/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsCopperfield Apartments | 200 Saluda River Rd #9F,
Columbia, SC 29210
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PET FRIENDLY$849 - $1,299/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsRetreat at St Andrews | 800 Beatty Rd #adccc6fff,
Columbia, SC 29210
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SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$900 - $1,530/mo1-3 Beds1-3 BathsWoodland Village | 2221 Bush River Rd #def7746de,
Columbia, SC 29210
SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYINCOME RESTRICTED$927 - $1,730/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsReserve at River Walk | 4501 Bentley Dr #12-1228,
Columbia, SC 29210
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PET FRIENDLY$850 - $1,225/moStudio-3 Beds1-2 BathsWellington Residential | 7116 Tama Rd #fa601073d,
Columbia, SC 29209
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NEW - 1 DAY AGOSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$857 - $1,224/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsGrove at St. Andrews | 716 Zimalcrest Dr #2011,
Columbia, SC 29210
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SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYFURNISHEDTotal price$1,589 - $1,904/mo2-3 bd2-3 baThe Legends at Lake Murray | 1220 Meredith Dr #9-905,
Columbia, SC 29212
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PET FRIENDLY$810 - $1,180/mo1-2 bd1-2 baThe Waterford Apartment Homes | 1340 Longcreek Dr #111106,
Columbia, SC 29210
NEW - 4 HRS AGOSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,193 - $2,343/mo1-3 bd1-3 baKillian Lakes Apartments and Townhomes | 1800 Killian Lakes Dr #16210,
Columbia, SC 29203
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PET FRIENDLYFURNISHED- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYFURNISHEDTotal price$1,589 - $1,904/mo2-3 bd2-3 baThe Legends at Lake Murray | 1220 Meredith Dr #9-905,
Columbia, SC 29212 
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Columbia, SC 29210 - NEW - 4 HRS AGOSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,193 - $2,343/mo1-3 bd1-3 baKillian Lakes Apartments and Townhomes | 1800 Killian Lakes Dr #16210,
Columbia, SC 29203 
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$1,520 - $2,250/mo1-2 bd1-2 baWilshire House at Union Station | 1100 Wheat St #103,
Columbia, SC 29201
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SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,470 - $2,311/mo1-3 bd1-2 baThe Landings at Hard Scrabble | 2250 Hard Scrabble Rd #514,
Columbia, SC 29203
PET FRIENDLYFURNISHED$1,800 - $2,500/mo2-3 bd2-3 baKeystone Luxury Apartments | 1659 Legrand Rd #B302,
Columbia, SC 29223
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- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYFURNISHEDTotal price$1,589 - $1,904/mo2-3 bd2-3 baThe Legends at Lake Murray | 1220 Meredith Dr #9-905,
Columbia, SC 29212 - APPLY INSTANTLY
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- PET FRIENDLY$810 - $1,180/mo1-2 bd1-2 baThe Waterford Apartment Homes | 1340 Longcreek Dr #111106,
Columbia, SC 29210 - NEW - 4 HRS AGOSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,193 - $2,343/mo1-3 bd1-3 baKillian Lakes Apartments and Townhomes | 1800 Killian Lakes Dr #16210,
Columbia, SC 29203 - PET FRIENDLY
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- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYFURNISHEDTotal price$1,589 - $1,904/mo2-3 bd2-3 baThe Legends at Lake Murray | 1220 Meredith Dr #9-905,
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- PET FRIENDLY$810 - $1,180/mo1-2 bd1-2 baThe Waterford Apartment Homes | 1340 Longcreek Dr #111106,
Columbia, SC 29210 - NEW - 4 HRS AGOSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,193 - $2,343/mo1-3 bd1-3 baKillian Lakes Apartments and Townhomes | 1800 Killian Lakes Dr #16210,
Columbia, SC 29203 - SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY
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- $1,520 - $2,250/mo1-2 bd1-2 baWilshire House at Union Station | 1100 Wheat St #103,
Columbia, SC 29201 - PET FRIENDLYFURNISHED
- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,470 - $2,311/mo1-3 bd1-2 baThe Landings at Hard Scrabble | 2250 Hard Scrabble Rd #514,
Columbia, SC 29203 - PET FRIENDLYFURNISHED$1,800 - $2,500/mo2-3 bd2-3 baKeystone Luxury Apartments | 1659 Legrand Rd #B302,
Columbia, SC 29223 - SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYFURNISHED
What Locals Say about Columbia
Review Highlights
Columbia pulses with easy living—short commutes, leafy parks, and handy access to downtown. People love the friendly, quiet blocks, dog walking, parks, and quick trips via highways or buses. They dislike speeding and traffic, some crime, patchy sidewalks, rough roads, and occasional noise.
AI-generated summary of moderated reviews.
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 increased in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jun 2025.
| Month | Average rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,675 |
Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type
In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
| 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | All | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All home types | $1,100 | $1,275 | $1,850 | $2,300 | $1,675 |
| Townhomes | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,975 | $3,800 | $1,850 |
| Apartments and Condos | $1,125 | $1,250 | $2,325 | $3,125 | $1,350 |
| Houses | $850 | $1,350 | $1,845 | $2,200 | $1,895 |
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 $1,236 per month. This is about 37% 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 $1,895 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 $1,850 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 $1,100 per month. That is about $151 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
- How many available rental listings are in Columbia, SC?There are 1,116 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?
- 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.