Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
University Of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Median rent

Median rent in University Of South Carolina

$1,600/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Of South Carolina is $1,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$2.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Of South Carolina

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Of South Carolina rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University Of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Average rent prices in University Of South Carolina have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University Of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Rent prices in University Of South Carolina vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Of South Carolina is $1,665, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in University Of South Carolina run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,553

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,600

8%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,199

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,400

7%

128%

4 bedroom

$3,500

187%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,553

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,199

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

128%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

187%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University Of South Carolina, 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.

How does rent in University Of South Carolina, Columbia, SC compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in University Of South Carolina and Central Rosewood by all bedroom counts and property types.

University Of South Carolina

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Of South Carolina, Columbia, SC is 6% lower than the median rent in Central Rosewood, Columbia, SC.

Discover rentals in University Of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Cornell Arms Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9

Excellent

Cornell Arms Apartments

1230 Pendleton St, Columbia, SC 29201

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,500

Price drop

Apartment for rent

900 Taylor Street - 1Unit 304 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Of South Carolina condo for rent in Columbia

900 Taylor Street - 1

900 Taylor Street - 1Unit 304 #1, Columbia, SC 29201

2 beds

2 baths

$1,850

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

915 915 Laurens Street  - 915 Laurens Street - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

University Of South Carolina house for rent in Columbia

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for University Of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the University Of South Carolina rental market.

How much is rent in University Of South Carolina?

The average rent in University Of South Carolina is $1,600 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Of South Carolina?

Average rent prices in University Of South Carolina have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does University Of South Carolina rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Of South Carolina is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in University Of South Carolina?

To comfortably afford rent in University Of South Carolina, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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