Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 3, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Rosewood | $1,700 | |
Colonial Park | $1,135 | |
Elmwood Park | $2,100 | |
Hollywood Rosehill | $1,680 | |
Olympia | $2,000 | |
Shandon | $1,500 | |
South Kilbourne | $1,325 | |
The Congaree Vista | $1,685 | |
University Hills | $2,287 | |
Wales Garden | $1,750 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,195 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,795 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,025 | No Change | - |
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%
South Kilbourne
Average rent
$1,325
Shandon
Average rent
$1,500
Olympia
Average rent
$2,000
University Hills
Average rent
$2,287
Colonial Park
Average rent
$1,135
Elmwood Park
Average rent
$2,100
Central Rosewood
Average rent
$1,700
Wales Garden
Average rent
$1,750
Hollywood Rosehill
Average rent
$1,680
The Congaree Vista
Average rent
$1,685
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,025
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 22% 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 |
4d ago
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 Ln #5, Columbia, SC 29210
2 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
4d ago
3700 West Ave, Columbia, SC 29203
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Booker Washington Heights apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
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
1d ago
1101 Hallbrook Dr, Columbia, SC 29209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$889–$1,199
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1800/1800 1/2 Cherry Laurel Drive, Columbia, SC 29204
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbia
4 beds
3 baths
$5,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 28
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
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
Elmwood Park house for rent in Columbia
1117 Kinard Ct #1, Columbia, SC 29201
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,400
House for rent
Available Jul 1
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
University Hills townhouse for rent in Columbia
1816 Greene St #AB, Columbia, SC 29201
5 beds
2 baths
$4,360
House for rent
5d+ ago
Olympia house for rent in Columbia
5 beds
2 baths
$4,250
House for rent
17h ago
Verified
4615 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,435–$4,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$869–$1,194
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1310 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,312–$4,391
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
4d ago
Verified
1340 N Brickyard Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,314–$2,222
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1101 Lady St, Columbia, SC 29201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,451–$2,892
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
2038 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,509
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
701 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1101 Hallbrook Dr, Columbia, SC 29209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$889–$1,199
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$869–$1,194
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
4615 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,435–$4,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1310 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,312–$4,391
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
4d ago
Verified
1340 N Brickyard Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,314–$2,222
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1101 Lady St, Columbia, SC 29201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,451–$2,892
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
2038 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,509
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
701 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,629
House for rent
Available Apr 16
1d ago
Verified
2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$869–$1,042
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1310 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,312–$4,391
Apartment for rent
Available May 3
4d ago
Verified
1340 N Brickyard Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,314–$2,222
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
701 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1101 Hallbrook Dr, Columbia, SC 29209
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$889–$999
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7648 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
1–2 beds
1 bath
$899–$1,049
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Columbia
7221 Patricia Dr, Columbia, SC 29209
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3900 Bentley Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,225
Apartment for rent