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Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC 196 rentals available

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Main Street Living
1350 Main St, Columbia SC 29201
(803) 759-8317
$1,040+
Rent Savings
13 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Fireplace, Bbq/grill, Microwave + more
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NORTHEAST COLUMBIA HOME IN GATED EAGLE PARK
451 Hawkeye Court, Columbia SC 29206
(803) 732-0087
$1,995
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel, Walk in closets + more
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2607 Devine St. Unit 1
2607 Devine Street, Columbia SC 29205
(803) 779-6131
$2,495
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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Olympia
113 Lincoln Street, Columbia SC 29201
(803) 256-7150
$2,400
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Parking, Recently renovated + more
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801 Phipps Lane
801 Phipps Lane, Columbia SC 29209
(803) 779-6131
$2,495
1 unit available
4 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Pool, and Range
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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath in Hampton Forest Now Available!
229 Forest Green Drive, Columbia SC 29209
(803) 710-7368
$1,800
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Walk in closets, Pool + more
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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Available in Hampton Forest!
223 Forest Green Drive, Columbia SC 29209
(803) 710-7368
$1,785
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Walk in closets, Pool + more
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2429 Sulton St.
2429 Sulton Street, Columbia SC 29201
(803) 779-6131
$1,450
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Hardwood floors, Air conditioning, Range, and Refrigerator
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1 unit available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Parking, Stainless steel, Pool, Extra storage + more
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Top units for an elevated lifestyle.
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1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Walk in closets, Pool + more
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Rosewood
2707 Holt Drive, Columbia SC 29205
(803) 256-7150
$1,575
2 units available
3 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated + more
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1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Walk in closets + more
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3205 Michigan St.
3205 Michigan Street, Columbia SC 29205
(803) 779-6131
$1,695
1 unit available
3 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport + more
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2901/2903 Park
2901 Park Street, Columbia SC 29201
(803) 393-7368
$1,277
1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry and Parking
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1 unit available
2 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan + more

Average rent in Columbia, South Carolina

City Guide
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbia is $1,487, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,627. Rent rates updated 6 days ago
Studio
$1,572
1 Bed
$1,487
2 Beds
$1,627
3+ Beds
$1,608
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

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Searching for an apartment for rent in Columbia, SC? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 196 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Columbia. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Columbia is $1,572 for a studio, $1,487 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,627 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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Columbia Rent Report: March 2025

Welcome to the Apartment List March 2025 Rent Report for Columbia, SC. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,187, roughly the same as last month. Prices and are now up 2.0% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Columbia rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.

Columbia Renter Confidence Survey
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Here’s how Columbia ranks on:
B-
Overall satisfaction
B+
Safety and crime rate
C+
Jobs and career opportunities
D
Recreational activities
A
Affordability
A
Quality of schools
A-
Social Life
B-
Weather
B-
Commute time
A
State and local taxes
C
Public transit
C+
Pet-friendliness
Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Columbia’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.

"Columbia renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "However, ratings varied greatly across different categories, indicating that even though renters love Columbia, some aspects can be better."

Key findings in Columbia include the following:

  • Columbia renters gave their city a B- overall.
  • The highest-rated categories for Columbia were affordability, state and local taxes, and the quality of local schools, which all received A grades.
  • The areas of concern to Columbia renters are recreational activities (D) and public transit (C).
  • Millennial renters are very satisfied with their city, giving it an overall rating of A-.
  • Columbia did relatively poorly compared to other cities in South Carolina, including Charleston (A+), Greenville (A+) and Myrtle Beach (A+).
  • Columbia did relatively poorly compared to other cities nationwide, including Denver, CO (B+), Austin, TX (A-) and Seattle, WA (B+).
  • The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

Renters say:

  • "It’s a beautiful city. Easy commuting access from highways. The only thing I don’t like is the erratic weather: you never know when to put your summer clothes away!" – Leandra E.
  • "Love the people, but rent is expensive." – Helen S.
  • "I like the weather, the convenience of local shopping, and the friendly, kind people here." – Sheila B.
  • "I love the activities but the cost of living is high compared to pay. Safe, nice places are either really expensive or far from downtown." – Jiani H.

For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.

View our national survey results.
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Living in Columbia, SC

Columbia is a city full of southern hospitality, year-round southern heat, and charming southern scenery. Tree-lined streets and wrap-around porches await you in Columbia. It's a true southern culture, ripe for the pickin' and ready to rent.

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Sources:
  • Demographic data: Census Bureau American Community Survey
  • School data: GreatSchools
  • Crime data: CrimeIndex (U.S.) provided by Precisely used data sourced from Precisely, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various law enforcement agencies. These organizations do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data used in this product.
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