Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Average rent in
Columbia, SC

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, SC is $1,595. This is -18%, or $355, lower than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,595

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

592

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, SC is $1,595. This is -18%, or $355, lower than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
45%
39%
10%
5%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

53%
47%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Columbia, SC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, SC have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Columbia, SC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Columbia, SC is $1,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC costs about $1,015 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,243. Houses for rent in Columbia, SC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,795.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,004

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,250

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

15%

Studio

$1,350

3%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,004

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbia, 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.

Compare rent prices in Columbia, SC to other cities

Median rent prices in Columbia, SC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Augusta, GA.

Columbia

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,312
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, SC is 22% higher than the median rent in Augusta, GA.

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Cost of living in
Columbia, SC

The overall cost of living in Columbia, SC is 11% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% lower

Groceries

1% lower

Health

24% lower

Housing

31% lower

Transportation

19% lower

Utilities

18% higher

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Discover rentals in Columbia, SC

The Farrington - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.2

Very good

The Farrington

1513 Farrington Way, Columbia, SC 29210

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$555–$1,735

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbia

2827 Bettys Lane Lot 5

2827 Bettys Ln #5, Columbia, SC 29210

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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4d ago

7.7

Very good

Colonial Village

3700 West Ave, Columbia, SC 29203

1–2 beds

1 bath

$750–$850

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2d ago

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212 Avery Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Columbia

212 Avery Ln #NA, Columbia, SC 29212

3 beds

2 baths

$850

House for rent

Available May 2

Arbor Landing Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Arbor Landing Apartments

1101 Hallbrook Dr, Columbia, SC 29209

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$889–$1,199

Apartment for rent

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3d ago

8.4

Very good

1800-1800 1/2 Cherry Laurel Dr. - Outside CoC - R14010-07-30

1800/1800 1/2 Cherry Laurel Drive, Columbia, SC 29204

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent