Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, SC is $1,495. This is -21%, or $405, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, SC is $1,495. This is -21%, or $405, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, SC have decreased by 1% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Columbia, SC is $1,233. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC costs about $1,004 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,233. Houses for rent in Columbia, SC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,725.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,015 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,245 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,738 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,150 | 3% | 3% | |
Studio | $1,350 | 6% | 21% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Rosewood | $1,350 | |
Colonial Park | $1,225 | |
Earlewood | $1,850 | |
Elmwood Park | $1,325 | |
Hollywood Rosehill | $2,400 | |
Hyatt Park | $1,250 | |
Shandon | $1,600 | |
South Kilbourne | $1,295 | |
The Congaree Vista | $1,345 | |
Wales Garden | $1,750 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,233 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,272 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,725 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $700 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,015
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,738
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
Shandon
Average rent
$1,600
South Kilbourne
Average rent
$1,295
The Congaree Vista
Average rent
$1,345
Hyatt Park
Average rent
$1,250
Central Rosewood
Average rent
$1,350
Wales Garden
Average rent
$1,750
Hollywood Rosehill
Average rent
$2,400
Elmwood Park
Average rent
$1,325
Earlewood
Average rent
$1,850
Colonial Park
Average rent
$1,225
Apartments
Average rent
$1,233
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,272
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
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.
Median rent prices in Columbia, SC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Augusta, GA.
Columbia
lower than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, SC is 17% higher than the median rent in Augusta, GA.
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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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 2% lower |
Groceries | 1% lower |
Health | 24% lower |
Housing | 31% lower |
Transportation | 19% lower |
Utilities | 18% higher |
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbia
1900 Broad River Rd #106, Columbia, SC 29210
Studio
0 baths
$350
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
2d ago
2322 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1513 Farrington Way, Columbia, SC 29210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$555–$1,735
Apartment for rent
4d ago
North College Place apartment for rent in Columbia
5808 N Main St #D, Columbia, SC 29203
3 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
919 Jackson Avenue, Columbia, SC 29203
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Booker Washington Heights apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Booker Washington Heights apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1101 Hallbrook Dr, Columbia, SC 29209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$889–$1,199
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Wales Garden house for rent in Columbia
106 Pickens St #B, Columbia, SC 29205
4 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbia
1408 Gregg Street #A, Columbia, SC 29201
5 beds
3 baths
$5,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 6
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Columbia
3 beds
3 baths
$4,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
Wales Garden house for rent in Columbia
106 Pickens St #A, Columbia, SC 29205
4 beds
2 baths
$4,400
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Olympia house for rent in Columbia
5 beds
2 baths
$4,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
Elmwood Park apartment for rent in Columbia
2101 Main Street #A, Columbia, SC 29201
Studio
0 baths
$4,217
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Hampton Leas house for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Jan 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbia
1460 Oakcrest Road, Columbia, SC 29223
2 beds
2 baths
$3,990
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4615 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,448–$6,532
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$730–$1,544
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1310 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,262–$3,215
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
1d ago
Verified
2038 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,529–$2,338
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North College Place apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North College Place apartment for rent in Columbia
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
3d ago
450 Gracern Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
Studio
1 bath
$1,169
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4615 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,448–$6,532
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$730–$1,544
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1310 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,262–$3,215
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
1d ago
Verified
2038 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,529–$2,338
Apartment for rent
1d ago
118 S Waccamaw Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1800 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350–$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,724
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 30
4d ago
Verified
337 Pine Cliff Ct, Columbia, SC 29209
4 beds
3 baths
$2,260
House for rent
3h ago
Verified
4615 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,448–$6,532
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$730–$1,544
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1310 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,262–$3,215
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
4d ago
1612 Ogden St, Columbia, SC 29204
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Shandon apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
3d ago
450 Gracern Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
Studio
1 bath
$1,169
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,325
House for rent