Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2025
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Colonial Park | $1,495 | |
Earlewood | $1,895 | |
Edisto Court | $1,520 | |
Hollywood Rosehill | $2,000 | |
Hyatt Park | $1,525 | |
Old Shandon | $1,775 | |
Shandon | $1,600 | |
South Kilbourne | $1,525 | |
The Congaree Vista | $1,690 | |
Wales Garden | $1,800 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,245 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,295 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,725 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $700 | No Change | - |
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%
South Kilbourne
Average rent
$1,525
The Congaree Vista
Average rent
$1,690
Shandon
Average rent
$1,600
Wales Garden
Average rent
$1,800
Earlewood
Average rent
$1,895
Old Shandon
Average rent
$1,775
Hollywood Rosehill
Average rent
$2,000
Hyatt Park
Average rent
$1,525
Colonial Park
Average rent
$1,495
Edisto Court
Average rent
$1,520
Apartments
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
No Change
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 19% 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 |
1d ago
1513 Farrington Way, Columbia, SC 29210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$555–$1,735
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Booker Washington Heights apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
2 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Booker Washington Heights apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1101 Hallbrook Dr, Columbia, SC 29209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$889–$1,299
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hyatt Park house for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$895
House for rent
2d ago
1001 Springhouse Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,225
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eva P. Trezevant apartment for rent in Columbia
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbia
1007 Piney Woods Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,578
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
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
Olympia apartment for rent in Columbia
4 beds
4 baths
$4,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hollywood - Rosehill house for rent in Columbia
306 Fulton St, Columbia, SC 29205
5 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
3d ago
2703 Clark St, Columbia, SC 29201
3 beds
3 baths
$3,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Shandon house for rent in Columbia
4 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Aug 1
2h ago
Verified
1310 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,236–$2,729
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 2
8h ago
Verified
4615 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,571–$6,532
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$748–$2,099
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2038 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,554–$2,265
Apartment for rent
1d ago
180 Stoneridge Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
Studio
1 bath
$1,499
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
426 Spring Oak Ln, Columbia, SC 29229
4 beds
3 baths
$2,125
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,325
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
215 Candleberry Cir, Columbia, SC 29201
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
16h ago
Verified
2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$748–$2,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
737 Gadsden St, Columbia, SC 29201
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,140–$1,690
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1310 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,236–$2,729
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 2
8h ago
Verified
4615 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,571–$6,532
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2038 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,554–$2,265
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,976
$1,849
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Verified
426 Spring Oak Ln, Columbia, SC 29229
4 beds
3 baths
$2,125
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,325
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
1310 Oakcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,236–$2,128
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 2
10h ago
Verified
4615 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
2 beds
2 baths
$2,291–$4,280
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Earlewood house for rent in Columbia
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
$1,495
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,976
$1,849
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Verified
215 Candleberry Cir, Columbia, SC 29201
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
520 Woodlock Ln, Columbia, SC 29229
4 beds
2 baths
$1,995
House for rent
1d ago
7648 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
1–2 beds
1 bath
$899–$1,049
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3900 Bentley Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,175
Apartment for rent