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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Fully equipped kitchens
  • On-site laundry
  • Convenient parking
  • Private outdoor areas
  • Relaxed living experience
  • Thoughtfully designed

Location

401 Burnside Dr, Columbia, SC 29209, USA
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Management

Braden Fellman Group

Leasing office

(404) 876-6432

Property Overview

Villager Apartments offers a strong overall living experience with an 8.3 Zumper Expert Rating, standout value, solid amenities, and an excellent location score. It combines fully equipped kitchens, on-site laundry, convenient parking, private outdoor areas, and a thoughtfully designed, relaxed setting, with nearby transit, grocery shopping, and an elementary school adding to its convenience.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Villager Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Villager Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby

Floor plans

2 Bed 1 Bath2 bed1 bath820 sqft$1,150 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Villager Apartments

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Villager Apartments

HomeApartments in Columbia Villager Apartments

Tucked into a quiet corner of southeast Columbia, Villager offers a relaxed living experience with the convenience of city access just moments away. The community provides a comfortable retreat while still being close to everyday essentials, local dining, shopping destinations, and major roadways for easy commuting. Our thoughtfully designed two-bedroom apartment homes feature functional layouts, fully equipped kitchens, and bright, open living spaces. Select residences include private outdoor areas, giving you a perfect spot to unwind. With practical amenities like on-site laundry, convenient parking, and well-kept surroundings.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Villager Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Villager Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Villager Apartments
Price·10A 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.
Villager Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Villager Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Villager Apartments 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 Villager Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Villager Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 Villager Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in Columbia

2-bedroom apartments at Villager Apartments cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Columbia.

Median rents as of Jun 27 2026.
Columbia
A table of studio rental data trends in Columbia
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,308
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$998
December 2025$1,067
January 2026$1,306
February 2026$1,371
March 2026$1,171
April 2026$1,204
May 2026$1,030
June 2026$984

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$46,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $46,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,150.
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Schools near Villager Apartments

Meadowfield Elementary School

525 galway ln

columbia, SC, 29209

PK, K-5Public
B-

Brockman Elementary School

2245 montclair dr

columbia, SC, 29206

PK, K-5Public
A-

Cayce Elementary

515 bulldog blvd

cayce, SC, 29033

PK, K-5Public
C

Jackson Creek Elementary

7150 trenholm rd extension

columbia, SC, 29223

PK, K-5Public
B

Pendergrass Fairwold School

5935 token st

columbia, SC, 29203

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Columbia near 401 Burnside Dr

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

2/10
Heads up, bike lanes and cyclist-friendly streets aren’t common.

Transit

1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 401 Burnside Dr, Columbia

Groceries

1/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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