Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
University Of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Median rent

Median rent in University Of South Carolina

$2,000/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Of South Carolina is $2,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$1.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Of South Carolina

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Of South Carolina rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in University Of South Carolina run $1,530 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,696

-

5%

1 bedroom

$1,584

6%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,759

No Change

12%

3 bedroom

$2,400

9%

-

4 bedroom

$3,800

No Change

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,696

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,584

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,759

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last year

9%

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$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Of South Carolina, Columbia, SC is 33% higher 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

4d ago

7.8

Very good

Cornell Arms Apartments

1230 Pendleton St, Columbia, SC 29201

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,000 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Of South Carolina?

Average rent prices in University Of South Carolina have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

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

Rent in University Of South Carolina is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more 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 $80,000/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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