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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Ceiling fans
- Hardwood-style floors
- Central heat and air
- Utilities included
Location
1520 Butler St, Columbia, SC 29205, USA|Melrose Heights
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Soda City Rentals By the Moore Company
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Property Overview
Featuring ceiling fans, hardwood-style floors, and central heat and air, this property offers a comfortable living environment with utilities included. Its location provides convenient access to public transport and nearby pet services, while being well-positioned in the 75.47 percentile for value per square foot in the area. With 18 informative photos, prospective renters can easily gain insight into the space and its available outdoor areas for pet enjoyment.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1520 Butler St, Melrose Heights
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Ceiling Fan |
| Hardwood Floor | Hardwood-style Flooring |
| Tons of Natural Light | Utilities Included |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Washer and Dryer Provided |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Services
| Garbage Collection | Yard Maintenance |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
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About 1520 Butler St
Looking for the perfect spot to call home? This 2-bedroom, 1-bath duplex in Melrose Heights has you covered! Just minutes from downtown Columbia and Forest Acres, you’re close to restaurants, nightlife, and campus life. Appliances included: stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and washer/dryer right in the back laundry room—no trips to the laundromat needed! Hardwood-style floors, ceiling fans, central heat and air, and tons of natural light make this place bright and comfy. Got pets? No problem! Cats are welcome, and dogs of all sizes are allowed. Utilities are included with garbage collection and yard maintenance covered—just $30/month for water/sewer. Residents are responsible for electric and gas, and renters insurance is required. Don’t wait—this duplex won’t last long! Call Soda City Rentals at 803-710-7368 to schedule your showing today.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1520 Butler St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 181 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | Melrose Heights |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 29205 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Melrose Heights
2-bedroom apartments at 1520 Butler St cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Columbia.
Median rents as of Jan 3 2026.
Melrose Heights
Columbia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,185 |
| March 2024 | $1,210 |
| April 2024 | $1,241 |
| May 2024 | $1,240 |
| June 2024 | $1,265 |
| July 2024 | $1,256 |
| August 2024 | $1,252 |
| September 2024 | $1,274 |
| October 2024 | $1,268 |
| November 2024 | $1,269 |
| December 2024 | $1,256 |
| January 2025 | $1,300 |
| February 2025 | $1,298 |
| March 2025 | $1,284 |
| April 2025 | $1,291 |
| May 2025 | $1,297 |
| June 2025 | $1,297 |
| July 2025 | $1,300 |
| August 2025 | $1,299 |
| September 2025 | $1,300 |
| October 2025 | $1,298 |
| November 2025 | $1,298 |
| December 2025 | $1,276 |
| January 2026 | $1,275 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $900 |
| March 2024 | $1,120 |
| April 2024 | $975 |
| May 2024 | $1,200 |
| June 2024 | $1,200 |
| July 2024 | $1,200 |
| August 2024 | $1,139 |
| September 2024 | $1,072 |
| October 2024 | $1,046 |
| March 2025 | $1,325 |
| April 2025 | $1,388 |
| May 2025 | $1,531 |
| June 2025 | $1,735 |
| July 2025 | $1,551 |
| August 2025 | $1,340 |
| September 2025 | $1,200 |
| October 2025 | $1,271 |
| November 2025 | $1,400 |
| December 2025 | $1,562 |
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Can I afford to live at 1520 Butler St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$58,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $58,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,450.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 months ago | $1,450 |
| 1 year ago | $1,500 |
Schools near 1520 Butler St
Brennen Elementary School
4438 devereaux rd
columbia, SC, 29205
PK, K-5Public
B+
Brockman Elementary School
2245 montclair dr
columbia, SC, 29206
PK, K-5Public
A-
Pendergrass Fairwold School
5935 token st
columbia, SC, 29203
PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Columbia near 1520 Butler St
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Transit
2/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 1520 Butler St, Columbia
Groceries
4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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