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32m ago
Verified
1310 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,376–$4,423
Apartment for rent
Available May 13
8h ago
Verified
2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$798–$1,042
Price drop
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10h ago
Verified
4615 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,411–$5,098
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,421–$2,163
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7h ago
Verified
2038 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,440–$2,508
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,250
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,048–$4,078
Apartment for rent
1h ago
7648 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
Swimming pool | Dishwasher | Outdoor space
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$849–$1,299
Apartment for rent
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14h ago
5779 Ames Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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Dishwasher
Air Conditioning
Outdoor Space
In-Unit Laundry
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
South Waccamaw townhouse for rent in Columbia
3 beds
3 baths
$3,285
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
2928 English Ave #NA, Columbia, SC 29204
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,650
House for rent
Available May 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,813
House for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,899
House for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,699
House for rent
Available Jun 27
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,699
House for rent
Available Jun 23
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
4h ago
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$1,395
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$849–$1,330
Apartment for rent
20h ago
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
Available May 13
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Five Points condo for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
Available Apr 27
1h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,282–$2,050
Apartment for rent
3h ago
4500 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29229
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,185–$1,710
Apartment for rent
4h ago
House for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
House for rent
Available May 26
8h ago
1800 Killian Lakes Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,227–$2,754
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2 baths
$2,400
$2,250
Price drop
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Available Apr 15
10h ago
House for rent in Columbia
Garage parking | Dishwasher | Outdoor space
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
House for rent
10h ago
601 Saint Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Fireplace
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,080–$1,295
Apartment for rent
10h ago
2 beds
2 baths
$1,095
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350–$1,450
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$850
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Apartment for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2 baths
$1,729
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Shandon house for rent in Columbia
3712 Heyward St #1, Columbia, SC 29205
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
3 beds
3 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Jul 10
13h ago
House for rent in Columbia
102 Petworth Dr #1, Columbia, SC 29229
On-site laundry
4 beds
3 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available Jun 17
14h ago
1513 Farrington Way, Columbia, SC 29210
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$555–$1,735
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,450
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$925–$1,025
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16h ago
House for rent in Columbia
11 Northfield Ct, Columbia, SC 29229
Garage parking | Hardwood floor | Ceiling fan
3 beds
2 baths
$1,845
House for rent
16h ago
House for rent in Columbia
286 Woodwinds Dr, Columbia, SC 29212
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2 baths
$1,845
House for rent
16h ago
House for rent in Columbia
252 Ripley Station Rd, Columbia, SC 29212
Storage | On-site management | Outdoor space
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,045
House for rent
16h ago
House for rent in Columbia
2705 Prince Charles Ct, Columbia, SC 29209
Ceiling fan | On-site management | Outdoor space
4 beds
2 baths
$1,895
House for rent
16h ago
House for rent in Columbia
1808 Laredo Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
Walk-in closets | Storage | On-site management
3 beds
2 baths
$1,675
House for rent
16h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,210–$1,515
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$870–$1,015
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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.
Rents in Columbia have experienced a modest increase in 2024, with overall rents rising by 0.5% compared to 2023. While 1-bedroom rents slightly decreased by 0.6%, 2-bedroom rents increased by 3.5%.
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 2024 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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