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5h ago
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4615 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,512–$10,113
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6h ago
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1310 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,121–$2,512
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Available Jul 10
1d ago
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1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,647–$2,201
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1d ago
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2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$676–$1,247
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7h ago
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,672–$4,259
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11h ago
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2038 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,470–$2,183
Price drop
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12h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,330
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17h ago
7648 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
Swimming pool | Dishwasher | Outdoor space
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$899–$1,299
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20h ago
Olympia townhouse for rent in Columbia
Dishwasher
3 beds
2 baths
$2,350
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20h ago
Olympia apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$1,257
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In-Unit Laundry
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Outdoor Space
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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2d ago
Olympia house for rent in Columbia
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
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2d ago
Shandon townhouse for rent in Columbia
3 beds
3 baths
$2,400
$2,300
Price drop
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,095
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5d+ ago
Olympia house for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
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5d+ ago
Old Shandon house for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
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5d+ ago
The Congaree Vista house for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,849
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5d+ ago
Edisto Court house for rent in Columbia
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,400
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5d+ ago
South Waccamaw townhouse for rent in Columbia
3 beds
3 baths
$3,285
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2h ago
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4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,999
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Available Jul 9
2h ago
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,835
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Available Jul 9
1d ago
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,049
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Available Aug 10
3d ago
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,699
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Available Jul 6
5d+ ago
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,699
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Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,699
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Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,849
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Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
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2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,649
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Available Aug 4
4h ago
601 Saint Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Business center
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$980–$1,395
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20h ago
4500 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29229
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,130–$1,480
Price drop
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22h ago
Apartment for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$1,395
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3d ago
Studio–3 beds
0–2 baths
$1,750–$2,595
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5d+ ago
Five Points condo for rent in Columbia
2002 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
The Congaree Vista condo for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Columbia
Furnished | Swimming pool | Fitness center
4 beds
4.5 baths
$780
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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Available Apr 27
1d ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
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22m ago
Condo for rent in Columbia
1208 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
In-unit laundry | Walk-in closets | Carpet
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Condo for rent
22m ago
House for rent in Columbia
958 Magwood Ct, Columbia, SC 29229
Swimming pool | Fireplace | Outdoor space
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
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22m ago
Forest Hills house for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
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22m ago
Shandon apartment for rent in Columbia
3121 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205
In-unit laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
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40m ago
Olympia house for rent in Columbia
6 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
1h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,450
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1h ago
House for rent in Columbia
1013 Pinelane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
Carpet | Dishwasher | Microwave
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Jul 16
1h ago
811 Mallet Hill Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,006–$2,081
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1h ago
20 Helton Dr, Columbia, SC 29229
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,282–$2,050
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4h ago
Booker Washington Heights apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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Columbia, SC is known for its access to various parks and recreational areas, which residents appreciate for outdoor activities. The affordable living costs and proximity to the University of South Carolina enhance the local atmosphere, offering a lively vibe, especially among younger residents. However, some locals express concern about traffic issues and occasional crime, noting that these factors can detract from the overall experience of living in the city.
Columbia's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
December and January offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Columbia, with January showing the lowest rental prices of the year. December represents the least competitive period with reduced demand, while July typically sees the highest rents with approximately a 6.6% difference between peak and off-peak months.
Booker Washington Heights generates over 3 times more renter interest than the market average, while Colonial Park and Hyatt Park also draw exceptional attention from prospective tenants. For social connectivity, areas around the University of South Carolina, The Congaree Vista, University Hills, and Robert Mills Historic districts offer excellent walkability and vibrant restaurant scenes.
Hyatt Park offers the most affordable option at around $1,230 monthly median rent, followed by South Kilbourne at around $1,440 and Shandon at around $1,540. Colonial Park provides additional savings at around $750 per month, which is 26% below the city median.
Columbia offers strong pet accommodation with 37% of rental listings welcoming pets. Edisto Court, Wales Garden, Central Rosewood, and Shandon neighborhoods provide the most pet-friendly environments, featuring pet waste stations, no breed restrictions, and regular pet events for animal lovers.
Utilities are rarely included in Columbia rental properties, appearing in only about 26 total listings citywide. This represents less than 1% of the overall rental market, with minimal availability across all bedroom types from studios through three-bedroom apartments.
Columbia's rental market features predominantly mid-20th century architecture, with ranch-style homes comprising 47.7% of available properties and bungalow-style rentals accounting for 36.4%. Contemporary architecture represents 15.9% of the market, reflecting the city's blend of established neighborhoods with some modern development.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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