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Student Apartments Columbia SC

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$699
Claire Tower
3.2
1041 Marion Street Columbia, SC
1 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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Surface Parking
17
$1,190
Cornell Arms Apartments
1230 Pendleton St Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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North College Place
9
$1,695
601 Main St Unit 321
Columbia, SC
1 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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North College Place
37
$1,900 - 2,100
The Senate Club
1018-1020 Marion St Columbia, SC
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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North College Place
38
$2,200
1520 Senate St Unit 196
Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,550
1520 Senate St
Columbia, SC
Studio | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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North College Place
$1,550
1520 Senate St #94
Columbia, SC
Studio | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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23
$2,070
1100 Wheat St
Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Greek Village
14
$1,450
1100 Wheat St
Columbia, SC
1 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Greek Village
17
$1,320
1100 Wheat St
Columbia, SC
1 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Greek Village
17
$2,070
1100 Wheat St
Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Greek Village
30
$ Ask - 1,250
Empire
1015 Assembly Street Columbia, SC
1 - 5 BR | Ask for Availability
0.4 miles from center of campus
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16
$1,450
1100 Wheat St Unit 907
Columbia, SC
1 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Greek Village
3
$575 - 655
1801 Wheat St. G
Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,250 - 1,300
Sena1800
1800 Senate St Columbia, SC
1 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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5
$940
526 Edisto Ave Unit 34
Columbia, SC
1 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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Congaree Vista
22
$975 - 1,020
The Palms On Main
4.0
1155 Lady Street Columbia, SC
1 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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Luxury
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
17
$1,025 - 1,459
Claussen's
2003 Greene Street Columbia, SC
Studio | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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31
$695 - 1,005
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Aspyre
3.2
1000 Whaley Street Columbia, SC
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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33
$1,600
1417 Barnwell St
Columbia, SC
Studio | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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Waverly
9
$1,395
2210 College St
Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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Old Shandon
1
$1,950
201 Waccamaw Ave
Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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Wales Garden
16
$1,845
Five Points Home
2221 Greene St Columbia, SC
3 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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Old Shandon
15
$795
2223-2225 Greene St
Columbia, SC
1 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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Old Shandon
7
$1,100
207-209 S Pickens St
Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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15
$825
620 Heidt St
Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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Congaree Vista
25
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Park Place
506 Huger Street Columbia, SC
4 BR | Ask for Availability
0.9 miles from center of campus
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12
$995
2323 Blossom St
Columba, SC
1 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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Devine Street
15
$1,100
2323 Stark St
Columbia, SC
3 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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Old Shandon
1
$2,900
210 South Saluda Avenue
Columbia, SC
4 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Columbia, SC on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 13,643 apartments available in Columbia.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Columbia, SC?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Columbia is around $1,070 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Columbia is around $1,010 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Columbia is around $1,190 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Columbia, SC?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Columbia, the average rent price is $1,190 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,600 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Columbia, SC?

Based on average rent prices in Columbia, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $43,000 to live comfortably.

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia is a great city to live in with lots of great apartments near University of South Carolina-Columbia to choose from. But when you're searching for a new rental it can difficult to sift through all of the listings on the web or walk the streets to find places in the area that you're looking for.

That's exactly why Rentable exists. We gather listings from all over the web and we add new properties every day. And we do all this just so we can make sure that you've got the freshest list of University of South Carolina-Columbia apartments to choose from!

Columbia:
November Rent Report

Welcome to the November 2024 Columbia Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the November 2024 key findings and figures for the Columbia rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Columbia and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Columbia average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Columbia Rent Prices Increase From October to November

Columbia rent prices increased over the last month. From October to November, the city experienced a 1.39% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Columbia one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,023.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from October to November, Columbia experienced a -0.67% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Columbia two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,188.0.

November Prices: Columbia vs. Surrounding Areas

Blythewood, SC
Cayce, SC
Elgin, SC
Irmo, SC
Columbia, SC
West Columbia, SC
$1,792
$1,732
$1,181
$1,079
$1,009
$955
$0
$600
$1,200
$1,800
$2,400
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Columbia and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in Columbia over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 2 of the Columbia suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 3 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in West Columbia, SC, Cayce, SC .

  • Rent decreased in Blythewood, SC, Irmo, SC, Elgin, SC.

  • 4 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of Columbia.

  • 1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Columbia.

November 2024 Pricing Trends: Columbia vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
Columbia, SC
$4,211
$3,115
$2,373
$2,354
$1,903
$1,338
$1,246
$1,202
$1,009
$0
$1,400
$2,800
$4,200
$5,600
Median Rent

Columbia Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Columbia over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Columbia average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Columbia one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Columbia and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Columbia and suburbs

1 BR November 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR November 2 BR M/M % Change
Columbia, SC $1,009.0 2.02% $1,196.0 -1.24%
West Columbia, SC $955.0 9.64% $980.0 0.72%
Blythewood, SC $1,792.0 -2.50% $2,194.0 -1.75%
Cayce, SC $1,732.0 3.47% $1,244.0 0.08%
Irmo, SC $1,079.0 0.00% $1,495.0 0.00%
Elgin, SC $1,181.0 0.00% $1,428.0 0.00%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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