Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
West Columbia, Cayce, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Columbia
$1,475/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in West Columbia is $1,475 per month as of August 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $465 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Columbia
108
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Columbia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Columbia, Cayce, SC
Average rent prices in West Columbia have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
West Columbia, Cayce, SC
Rent prices in West Columbia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Columbia is $1,175, whereas a house costs $1,730. 1-bedroom apartments in West Columbia run $1,015 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,540 |  36% | 35% | |
1 bedroom | $1,007 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,012 | 8% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Five Points | $1,695 | |
Shandon | $1,625 | |
South Kilbourne | $1,350 | |
The Congaree Vista | $1,875 | |
University Hills | $2,337 | |
University Of South Carolina | $1,886 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,175 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,225 | 3% | 11% | |
Houses | $1,730 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $742 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,540
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,007
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,012
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
8%
Five Points
Average rent
$1,695
Shandon
Average rent
$1,625
South Kilbourne
Average rent
$1,350
The Congaree Vista
Average rent
$1,875
University Hills
Average rent
$2,337
University Of South Carolina
Average rent
$1,886
Apartments
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,730
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$742
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in West Columbia, Cayce, SC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in West Columbia, Cayce, SC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in West Columbia and Five Points by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Columbia
24%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Columbia, Cayce, SC is 13% lower than the median rent in Five Points, Columbia, SC.
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Discover rentals in West Columbia, Cayce, SC
3d ago
295 N Lawrence Ave, Cayce, SC 29160
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$796–$1,086
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Columbia apartment for rent in Cayce
2 beds
1 bath
$820
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Columbia house for rent in Cayce
2 beds
1 bath
$895
$845
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
134 Calvin Ct, Cayce, SC 29170
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Columbia house for rent in Cayce
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
West Columbia house for rent in Cayce
319 Oliver St #1, Cayce, SC 29169
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
House for rent
Available Feb 5
5d+ ago
West Columbia house for rent in Cayce
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395
House for rent
14h ago
111 Knox Abbott Dr, Cayce, SC 29033
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$4,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 6
2d ago
Verified
2490 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cayce, SC 29172
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$1,675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
295 N Lawrence Ave, Cayce, SC 29160
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$796–$1,086
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,974
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,012
House for rent
Available Aug 19
2d ago
Verified
2490 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cayce, SC 29172
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$1,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,974
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
1206 N Eden Dr, Cayce, SC 29033
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$1,670
Apartment for rent
3d ago
295 N Lawrence Ave, Cayce, SC 29160
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$796–$1,086
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2490 Fish Hatchery Rd, Cayce, SC 29172
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$1,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
317 Sortwell St, Cayce, SC 29169
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
3d ago
295 N Lawrence Ave, Cayce, SC 29160
1 bed
1 bath
$796–$899
Apartment for rent
14h ago
111 Knox Abbott Dr, Cayce, SC 29033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,545–$4,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
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Frequently asked questions for West Columbia, Cayce, SC
Quick answers to common questions about the West Columbia rental market.
How much is rent in West Columbia?
The average rent in West Columbia is $1,475 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Columbia?
Average rent prices in West Columbia have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does West Columbia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Columbia is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $465 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Columbia?
To comfortably afford rent in West Columbia, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).