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10h ago
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1310 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,092–$2,752
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Available Jun 30
17h ago
Verified
4615 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,512–$10,113
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,617–$2,142
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17h ago
Verified
2038 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,538–$2,341
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,824–$4,259
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5d+ ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,977–$2,199
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19h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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3d 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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5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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In-Unit Laundry
Outdoor Space
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
5d+ ago
Old Shandon house for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
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5d+ ago
Shandon apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
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5d+ ago
Shandon townhouse for rent in Columbia
3 beds
3 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,195
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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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2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,855
House for rent
Available Jun 26
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,697
House for rent
Available Jun 25
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,535
House for rent
Available May 28
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,690
House for rent
Available Jul 22
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,849
House for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,049
House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,599
House for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,614
House for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,040
House for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,788
House for rent
Available Aug 21
41m ago
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
Available Jun 30
1h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,330
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$1,395
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4d ago
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,257–$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Ridgewood - Monticello house for rent in Columbia
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
The Congaree Vista condo for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
University Of South Carolina apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
Available Apr 27
14h ago
Verified
2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
41m ago
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
41m ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,275
Apartment for rent
41m ago
3602 Rose Dr #1, Columbia, SC 29205
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
3 beds
1 bath
$1,575
Condo for rent
Available Jun 30
1h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,225
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Olympia house for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
House for rent
3h ago
South Kilbourne house for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
$1,450
Price drop
House for rent
3h ago
Shandon house for rent in Columbia
6 beds
4 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
3h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Price drop
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10h ago
900 Gracern Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,080–$1,765
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,395
Apartment for rent
12h ago
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,545–$1,960
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
14h ago
House for rent in Columbia
1147 Ashland Dr, Columbia, SC 29229
Garage parking | Walk-in closets
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
16h ago
Melrose Heights apartment for rent in Columbia
3014 Kershaw St, Columbia, SC 29205
In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
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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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