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Highlights
- Quiet neighborhood
- Comfortable living spaces
- Easy interstate access
Location
531 Rapids Rd #1, Columbia, SC 29212, USA
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Not allowed
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About 531 Rapids Rd #1
Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath property nestled in a quiet neighborhood while still being close to shopping, dining, and easy interstate access. This home offers comfortable living spaces, a practical floor plan, and the convenience of being close to everything without the noise. Requirements as follows: 2 year rental history Credit/background check Fm and security deposit Min monthly takehome about $3600 No pets #Nestproperties
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 531 Rapids Rd #1 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 118 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
Address details
| Zip code | 29212 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Columbia
3-bedroom apartments at 531 Rapids Rd #1 cost about 1% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Columbia.
Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
Columbia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,612 |
| April 2024 | $1,609 |
| May 2024 | $1,649 |
| June 2024 | $1,672 |
| July 2024 | $1,696 |
| August 2024 | $1,689 |
| September 2024 | $1,679 |
| October 2024 | $1,689 |
| November 2024 | $1,651 |
| December 2024 | $1,650 |
| January 2025 | $1,672 |
| February 2025 | $1,697 |
| March 2025 | $1,723 |
| April 2025 | $1,732 |
| May 2025 | $1,770 |
| June 2025 | $1,798 |
| July 2025 | $1,787 |
| August 2025 | $1,774 |
| September 2025 | $1,754 |
| October 2025 | $1,734 |
| November 2025 | $1,699 |
| December 2025 | $1,710 |
| January 2026 | $1,717 |
| February 2026 | $1,733 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$68,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $68,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,700.
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Schools near 531 Rapids Rd #1
Riverbank Elementary School
160 cougar dr
west columbia, SC, 29169
PK, K-5Public
B-
Cayce Elementary
515 bulldog blvd
cayce, SC, 29033
PK, K-5Public
C
Piney Woods Elementary
816 amicks ferry rd
chapin, SC, 29036
PK, K-4Public
A-
Jackson Creek Elementary
7150 trenholm rd extension
columbia, SC, 29223
PK, K-5Public
B
Centerville Elementary School
4147 augusta hwy
gilbert, SC, 29054
PK, K-5Public
B+
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Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Columbia near 531 Rapids Rd #1
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 531 Rapids Rd #1, Columbia
Groceries
2/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
0/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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Kohl's
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Target
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Scrubtrendz LLC
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Starbucks
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Loveland Coffee
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Jamba
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Amora Sports Bar & Grill
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Home Team Tavern LLC
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LongHorn Steakhouse
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Buffalo Wild Wings
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