Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 17, 2025
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Rosewood | $1,800 | |
Earlewood | $2,100 | |
Elmwood Park | $1,700 | |
Hollywood Rosehill | $1,950 | |
Hyatt Park | $1,295 | |
Old Shandon | $1,800 | |
Shandon | $1,625 | |
South Kilbourne | $1,272 | |
The Congaree Vista | $1,219 | |
Wales Garden | $1,800 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,249 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,295 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,700 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $700 | No Change | - |
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%
Wales Garden
Average rent
$1,800
South Kilbourne
Average rent
$1,272
Shandon
Average rent
$1,625
The Congaree Vista
Average rent
$1,219
Hyatt Park
Average rent
$1,295
Hollywood Rosehill
Average rent
$1,950
Central Rosewood
Average rent
$1,800
Elmwood Park
Average rent
$1,700
Earlewood
Average rent
$2,100
Old Shandon
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,249
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
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 18% 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 Road #106, Columbia, SC 29210
Studio
0 baths
$350
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
2322 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29204
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1513 Farrington Way, Columbia, SC 29210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$555–$1,735
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Booker Washington Heights apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
919 Jackson Avenue, Columbia, SC 29203
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eva P. Trezevant condo for rent in Columbia
1702 Heidt Street #2, Columbia, SC 29204
2 beds
1 bath
$850
$800
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Booker Washington Heights apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
13h ago
1101 Hallbrook Drive, Columbia, SC 29209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$889–$1,299
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$8,537
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,572
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
Olympia house for rent in Columbia
5 beds
2 baths
$4,400
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
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
Wales Garden house for rent in Columbia
111 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29205
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
16h ago
Verified
2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$748–$1,544
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1310 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,277–$3,133
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 17
1d ago
Verified
4615 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,595–$6,532
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2038 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,497–$2,163
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
46 Woodwind Court, Columbia, SC 29209
3 beds
3 baths
$1,725
House for rent
Available Dec 8
2d ago
180 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
Studio
1 bath
$1,499
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
450 Gracern Road, Columbia, SC 29210
Studio
1 bath
$1,169
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5430 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
Studio
1 bath
$1,439
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
46 Woodwind Court, Columbia, SC 29209
3 beds
3 baths
$1,725
House for rent
Available Dec 8
16h ago
Verified
2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$748–$1,544
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1310 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,277–$3,133
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 17
1d ago
Verified
4615 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,595–$6,532
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2038 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,497–$2,163
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
737 Gadsden St, Columbia, SC 29201
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,140–$1,690
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
117 Tryon St, Columbia, SC 29201
3 beds
2 baths
$1,825
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
House for rent
16h ago
Verified
2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$908–$1,544
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1310 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,277–$2,244
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
46 Woodwind Court, Columbia, SC 29209
3 beds
3 baths
$1,725
House for rent
Available Dec 8
5d+ ago
450 Gracern Road, Columbia, SC 29210
Studio
1 bath
$1,169
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
House for rent
8h ago
7648 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
1–2 beds
1 bath
$899–$1,049
Apartment for rent
13h ago
1101 Hallbrook Drive, Columbia, SC 29209
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$889–$1,099
Apartment for rent