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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Hardwood floors
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Modern finishes
  • Vibrant community
  • Up-and-coming neighborhood
  • Spacious townhomes

Location

480 S Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29205, USA
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Property Overview

480 S Pickens Street receives an impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 7.7, reflecting its strong appeal to renters. Notable features include hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and modern finishes in spacious townhomes, complemented by a vibrant community in an up-and-coming neighborhood. Additionally, it excels in amenities and location ratings, with 14 parks nearby and convenient public transit options, making it a top choice for those seeking both comfort and an environmentally sustainable lifestyle.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.7
Very Good
480 S Pickens Street is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Dishwasher
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

3BR/3.5BA3 bed3.5 bath1,512 sqftWelcome to Pickens Corner! Nestled in the heart of a vibrant, up-and-coming neighborhood, Pickens Corner offers brand-new 3-bedroom townhomes just steps away from the University of South Carolina. Designed with Gamecock students in mind, this community is the perfect place to make your college years unforgettable! Each spacious townhome features 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, providing plenty of room to live, study, and entertain—all with easy access to everything Columbia has to offer. Inside, you’ll find modern finishes and high-end details, including stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors throughout, and stunning granite countertops. From top to bottom, these homes are built to impress and provide the comfort and quality you deserve. Don’t miss out on Columbia’s newest townhome community! Call us today to schedule your tour and secure your spot at Pickens Corner

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Amenities for 480 S Pickens Street

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
Stainless DishwasherStainless Electric Range
Stainless MicrowaveStainless Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Off-Street Parking

Services

Trash Included
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

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1
Building details

Property details

Units20
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About 480 S Pickens Street

HomeApartments in Columbia 480 S Pickens Street

Welcome to Pickens Corner! Nestled in the heart of a vibrant, up-and-coming neighborhood, Pickens Corner offers brand-new 3-bedroom townhomes just steps away from the University of South Carolina. Designed with Gamecock students in mind, this community is the perfect place to make your college years unforgettable! Each spacious townhome features 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, providing plenty of room to live, study, and entertain—all with easy access to everything Columbia has to offer. Inside, you’ll find modern finishes and high-end details, including stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors throughout, and stunning granite countertops. From top to bottom, these homes are built to impress and provide the comfort and quality you deserve. Don’t miss out on Columbia’s newest townhome community! Call us today to schedule your tour and secure your spot at Pickens Corner


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.7
/10
Very Good
480 S Pickens Street is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 480 S Pickens Street
Price·7A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, 480 S Pickens Street has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
480 S Pickens Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 480 S Pickens Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
480 S Pickens Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 480 S Pickens Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

480 S Pickens Street is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 480 S Pickens Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 3-bedroom is 412 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Columbia

Median rents as of Nov 1 2025.
Columbia
A table of studio rental data trends in Columbia
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,350
December 2023$1,338
January 2024$1,335
February 2024$1,350
March 2024$1,413
April 2024$1,527
May 2024$1,429
June 2024$1,351
July 2024$1,318
August 2024$1,284
September 2024$1,334
October 2024$1,274
November 2024$1,146
December 2024$1,247
January 2025$1,350
February 2025$1,350
March 2025$1,356
April 2025$1,302
May 2025$1,347
June 2025$1,346
July 2025$1,071
August 2025$1,076
September 2025$1,017
October 2025$976
November 2025$985

Schools near 480 S Pickens Street

A.C. Moore Elementary School

333 etiwan ave

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 480 S Pickens St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 480 S Pickens St, Columbia

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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