Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Average rent in
Columbia, SC

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, SC is $1,525. This is -21%, or $412, lower than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,525

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

543

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, SC is $1,525. This is -21%, or $412, lower than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
47%
39%
9%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,245. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC costs about $1,004 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,250. Houses for rent in Columbia, SC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,725.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,010

5%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,695

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,147

3%

13%

Studio

$995

2%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,010

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,147

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

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$1,525
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,280
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, SC is 19% 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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The Farrington - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.2

Very good

The Farrington

1513 Farrington Way, Columbia, SC 29210

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$555–$1,735

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3d ago

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1d ago

8.4

Very good

Arbor Landing Apartments

1101 Hallbrook Dr, Columbia, SC 29209

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$889–$1,299

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239 Pineneedle Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Retreat at Broad River - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Retreat at Broad River

1001 Springhouse Dr, Columbia, SC 29210

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$900–$1,225

Price drop

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2413 Laurel St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eva P. Trezevant apartment for rent in Columbia

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Available Nov 14

1007 Piney Woods Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Columbia

1007 Piney Woods Rd, Columbia, SC 29210

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent