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455 Brookshire Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
Ceiling fan | On-site management | Dishwasher
4 beds
4 baths
$2,545
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Condo for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,300
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Shandon apartment for rent in Columbia
29205 Kilbourne Apartments 21-24, Columbia, SC 29205
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$825
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
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$995–$1,295
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4 beds
2 baths
$1,795–$1,895
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,435
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9h ago
Earlewood house for rent in Columbia
On-site laundry | Ceiling fan | Storage
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
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Available Jul 3
9h ago
South Kilbourne house for rent in Columbia
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,575
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Available Jun 12
10h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,275
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10h 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 10
11h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,225
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12h ago
House for rent in Columbia
7247 Holloway Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
Storage | Concierge service | On-site management
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
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14h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,500
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19h 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
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19h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,395
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21h ago
House for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
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Available Jun 9
23h ago
Townhouse for rent in Columbia
111 Village Walk, Columbia, SC 29209
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Ceiling fan
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
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1d ago
House for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
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1d ago
House for rent in Columbia
13 Tomafield Ct #1, Columbia, SC 29229
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Central heat
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
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Available Jun 8
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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1d ago
House for rent in Columbia
3836 Davies Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
Assigned parking | On-site management | Outdoor space
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,799
$1,625
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1d ago
Shandon apartment for rent in Columbia
5 beds
3 baths
$4,630
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1d ago
Studio–3 beds
0–2 baths
$1,750–$2,595
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$800
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1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,300
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1d ago
Lyon Street house for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,850
$3,300
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Available May 7
1d ago
Lyon Street house for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,850
$3,300
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Available May 7
1d ago
House for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,595
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$925–$1,075
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1d ago
Hyatt Park house for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2 baths
$1,325
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1d ago
Olympia house for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
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1d ago
House for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Condo for rent in Columbia
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Condo for rent
Available Sep 22
1d ago
Kilbourne Apartments units 13-16, Columbia, SC 29205
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$825
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1d ago
Earlewood house for rent in Columbia
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
Available Jul 24
1d ago
Hyatt Park house for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
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1d ago
House for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,095
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1d ago
House for rent in Columbia
4 beds
3 baths
$3,395
$3,095
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1d ago
Shandon apartment for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
House for rent in Columbia
588 Ludlow Ln #NA, Columbia, SC 29229
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
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Available Jun 1
2d ago
Elmwood Park apartment for rent in Columbia
Studio
0 baths
$2,374
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Available Apr 1
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Columbia
1008 Creekside Way #1, Columbia, SC 29210
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$1,395
$1,295
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Available May 1
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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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