Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2025
Last updated on September 17, 2025
Last updated on September 17, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, SC have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 5% in the last year.
We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, SC is $1,524. This is -23% lower than the national average.
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As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, SC is $1,524. This is -23% 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.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Columbia, SC is $1,247. 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 $1,800.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,004 | 4% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,299 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,765 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,162 | 3% | 2% | |
Studio | $986 | 2% | 15% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Colonial Park | $1,225 | |
Earlewood | $2,000 | |
Hollywood Rosehill | $1,895 | |
Hyatt Park | $1,340 | |
Melrose Heights | $1,800 | |
Old Shandon | $1,800 | |
Shandon | $1,500 | |
South Kilbourne | $1,495 | |
The Congaree Vista | $1,734 | |
Wales Garden | $1,750 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,247 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $700 | 40% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$986
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,004
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,765
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,162
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
South Kilbourne
Average rent
$1,495
Shandon
Average rent
$1,500
Wales Garden
Average rent
$1,750
Old Shandon
Average rent
$1,800
Hyatt Park
Average rent
$1,340
Earlewood
Average rent
$2,000
Melrose Heights
Average rent
$1,800
Colonial Park
Average rent
$1,225
Hollywood Rosehill
Average rent
$1,895
The Congaree Vista
Average rent
$1,734
Apartments
Average rent
$1,247
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
40%
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 |
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
1 bed
1 bath
$525
House for rent
20h ago
North College Place apartment for rent in Columbia
5808 N Main St, Columbia, SC 29203
3 beds
1 bath
$795
$700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Booker Washington Heights apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$895
$850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Booker Washington Heights apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1101 Hallbrook Dr, Columbia, SC 29209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$889–$1,222
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2 baths
$900
Condo for rent
Available Aug 26
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2 baths
$900
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2 baths
$900
Condo for rent
Available Aug 26
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
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
2d ago
702 Maryland St, Columbia, SC 29201
4 beds
4 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3925 Overbrook Dr, Columbia, SC 29205
4 beds
4 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Shandon house for rent in Columbia
5 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Aug 30
5d+ ago
Shandon house for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Hollywood - Rosehill townhouse for rent in Columbia
2035 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205
4 beds
3 baths
$3,550
House for rent
5d+ ago
South Waccamaw townhouse for rent in Columbia
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
18m ago
Verified
2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$748–$1,570
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4615 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,599–$6,532
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1310 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,352–$2,788
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
6h ago
Verified
2038 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,524–$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2120 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29205
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
11h ago
450 Gracern Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
Studio
1 bath
$1,274
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
737 Gadsden St, Columbia, SC 29201
2 beds
2 baths
$1,240–$1,300
Apartment for rent
18m ago
Verified
2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$748–$1,570
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4615 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,599–$6,532
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
2038 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,524–$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
120 Folkstone Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,626
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,624
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Verified
215 Candleberry Cir, Columbia, SC 29201
3 beds
2 baths
$2,175
$2,000
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1310 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
1 bed
1 bath
$1,352–$2,338
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
4d ago
Verified
2038 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212
2 beds
2 baths
$1,649–$2,151
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1612 Ogden St, Columbia, SC 29204
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Earlewood house for rent in Columbia
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3725 Harrogate Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
3 beds
2 baths
$1,575
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
215 Candleberry Cir, Columbia, SC 29201
3 beds
2 baths
$2,175
$2,000
Price drop
House for rent
4h ago
3900 Bentley Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
1–2 beds
1 bath
$829–$1,120
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Townhouse for rent in Columbia
1603 Westchester Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent