Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Average rent in
Columbia, SC

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, 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.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,495

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

583

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, 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.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
49%
37%
9%
4%
$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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,249. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC costs about $1,015 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 $1,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,015

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,285

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,700

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,100

3%

6%

Studio

$1,035

4%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$1,035

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,015

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,285

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

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$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,262
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, SC is 18% 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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1900 Broad River Road #106 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Columbia

1900 Broad River Road - 106

1900 Broad River Road #106, Columbia, SC 29210

Studio

0 baths

$350

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 15

2322 Two Notch Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

2322 Two Notch Road

2322 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29204

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

The Farrington - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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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3031 Howell Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Booker Washington Heights apartment for rent in Columbia

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919-929 Jackson Avenue - Inside CoC - R09210-09-08 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

919-929 Jackson Avenue - Inside CoC - R09210-09-08

919 Jackson Avenue, Columbia, SC 29203

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

1702 Heidt Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eva P. Trezevant condo for rent in Columbia

1702 Heidt St, Apt 1

1702 Heidt Street #2, Columbia, SC 29204

2 beds

1 bath

$850

$800

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Dec 1

2715 Howell Court #Apt B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Booker Washington Heights apartment for rent in Columbia

Apartment for rent

Arbor Landing Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.4

Very good

Arbor Landing Apartments

1101 Hallbrook Drive, Columbia, SC 29209

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$889–$1,299

Apartment for rent