# Average Rent in Columbia, SC > How much is rent in Columbia, SC? $1,587 median across 118 units in 5 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/ Latest included observation: November 11, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Columbia, SC? The average listed apartment rent in Columbia, SC is $1,785 per month, as of November 11, 2026. This sample includes 118 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 8, 2026 through November 11, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. 5 apartment buildings, 118 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. [Browse apartments in Columbia, SC](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/apartments/) Avg Rent $1,785/mo median $1,587 [-2.6% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/trends/) Cheapest $1,224/mo Broad River Trace Properties 5 tracked daily Units 118 available now [See cheapest & most expensive neighborhoods on the map](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/rent-map/) [View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/trends/) [Explore Columbia, SC on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=columbia-sc) [Columbia, SC Resident Access](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/resident-access/): City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips. View Analysis ## Rent Price Breakdown Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Columbia, SC. Timeframe ## Average rent trend, last 3 months All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view. $1,757 Average rent today Line chart of average rent in Columbia, SC over the last 3 months. Started at $1,858, ended at $1,757. ### Average rent trend, last 3 months | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | Aug | 1,858 | | Aug | 1,842 | | Aug | 1,821 | | Aug | 1,867 | | Sep | 1,811 | | Sep | 1,812 | | Sep | 1,810 | | Sep | 1,810 | | Oct | 1,773 | | Oct | 1,803 | | Oct | 1,785 | | Oct | 1,783 | | Oct | 1,765 | | Nov | 1,757 | [Full Columbia, SC price history](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/trends/) ### Average Rent by Property ### Starting Price vs Average ### Rent by Bedroom Count ### Price per Square Foot ## Columbia, SC Rent Prices All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent. [#1 4.4 (135)](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/broad-river-trace-columbia-sc/): Broad River Trace 551 Riverhill Cir, Columbia, SC 29210, USA From $1,224/mo Avg $1,410 16 units [#2 3.5 (164)](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/hampton-greene-apartment-homes-columbia-sc/): Hampton Greene Apartment Homes 500 Gills Creek Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29209, USA From $1,240/mo Avg $1,381 17 units [#3 3.6 (100)](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/sola-station-columbia-sc/): Sola Station 325 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA From $1,412/mo Avg $1,694 40 units [#4 4.5 (80)](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/bennet-at-bullstreet-columbia-sc/): Bennet at BullStreet 2180 Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA From $1,464/mo Avg $2,123 30 units [#5 4.2 (81)](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/brookland-and-4-west-columbia-sc/): Brookland and 4 West 127 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169, USA From $1,535/mo as of Oct 2 Avg $1,888 22 units [#6 4.7 (46)](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/devine-district-columbia-sc/): Devine District 2712 Lee St, Columbia, SC 29205, USA From $1,750/mo as of Sep 16 Avg $2,349 19 units [#7 4.5 (135)](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/vista-commons-apartments-columbia-sc/): Vista Commons Apartments 1100 Pulaski St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA From $1,805/mo Avg $2,208 15 units | # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Broad River Trace 551 Riverhill Cir, Columbia, SC 29210, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/broad-river-trace-columbia-sc/) | $1,224 | $1,410 | $1.34/ft² | 4.4 (135) | 16 | | 2 | [Hampton Greene Apartment Homes 500 Gills Creek Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29209, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/hampton-greene-apartment-homes-columbia-sc/) | $1,240 | $1,381 | $1.59/ft² | 3.5 (164) | 17 | | 3 | [Sola Station 325 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/sola-station-columbia-sc/) | $1,412 | $1,694 | $2.01/ft² | 3.6 (100) | 40 | | 4 | [Bennet at BullStreet 2180 Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/bennet-at-bullstreet-columbia-sc/) | $1,464 | $2,123 | $2.27/ft² | 4.5 (80) | 30 | | 5 | [Brookland and 4 West 127 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/brookland-and-4-west-columbia-sc/) | $1,535 as of Oct 2 | $1,888 | $2.15/ft² | 4.2 (81) | 22 | | 6 | [Devine District 2712 Lee St, Columbia, SC 29205, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/devine-district-columbia-sc/) | $1,750 as of Sep 16 | $2,349 | -- | 4.7 (46) | 19 | | 7 | [Vista Commons Apartments 1100 Pulaski St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/vista-commons-apartments-columbia-sc/) | $1,805 | $2,208 | $2.41/ft² | 4.5 (135) | 15 | ## Rent & Price History by Building Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood. [Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/apartments/) [Broad River Trace](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/broad-river-trace-columbia-sc/): ![Broad River Trace apartments in Columbia, SC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7646?w=600) 4.4 (135) 551 Riverhill Cir, Columbia, SC 29210, USA From $1,224/mo 16 units [Hampton Greene Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/hampton-greene-apartment-homes-columbia-sc/): ![Hampton Greene Apartment Homes apartments in Columbia, SC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7640?w=600) 3.5 (164) 500 Gills Creek Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29209, USA From $1,240/mo 17 units [Sola Station](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/sola-station-columbia-sc/): ![Sola Station apartments in Columbia, SC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7645?w=600) 3.6 (100) 325 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA From $1,412/mo 40 units [Bennet at BullStreet](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/bennet-at-bullstreet-columbia-sc/): ![Bennet at BullStreet apartments in Columbia, SC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7642?w=600) 4.5 (80) 2180 Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA From $1,464/mo 30 units [Brookland and 4 West](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/brookland-and-4-west-columbia-sc/): ![Brookland and 4 West apartments in Columbia, SC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7647?w=600) 4.2 (81) 127 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169, USA From $1,535/mo prices as of Oct 2 22 units [Devine District](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/devine-district-columbia-sc/): ![Devine District apartments in Columbia, SC](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7643?w=600) 4.7 (46) 2712 Lee St, Columbia, SC 29205, USA From $1,750/mo prices as of Sep 16 19 units [Browse all Columbia, SC apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/apartments/) By Area ## Columbia, SC neighborhoods Tracked buildings across 5 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments. [Midtown - Downtown 4](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/apartments/?neighborhood=Midtown%20-%20Downtown)[Columbia 29209 1](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/apartments/?neighborhood=Columbia%2029209)[Columbia 29210 1](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/apartments/?neighborhood=Columbia%2029210)[Shandon 1](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/apartments/?neighborhood=Shandon)[West Columbia 29169 1](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/apartments/?neighborhood=West%20Columbia%2029169) [Compare neighborhood rents on the Columbia, SC rent map](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/rent-map/) ## Columbia, SC Average Rent Prices 2026 The average listed rent in Columbia, SC is **$1,785 per month**, based on 118 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,224 at Broad River Trace to $3,381 at Bennet at BullStreet. ### Average Rent by Bedroom Type | Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Studio | $1,602/mo | $1,434/mo | 12 | | 1 Bed | $1,623/mo | $1,224/mo | 57 | | 2 Bed | $1,942/mo | $1,399/mo | 43 | | 3 Bed | $2,558/mo | $1,694/mo | 6 | We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage. Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link. Preview Market Context ## Who rents in Columbia, SC, and what they pay Tracked one-bedroom rent in Columbia, SC averages **$1,623/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$1,942/mo**. At the local median household income of **$55,653**, that works out to **38% of gross income**, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market. The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Columbia, SC at **$1,158/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/trends/) runs **54% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Columbia, SC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Columbia, SC? Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models. Minimum to afford average rent $71,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,785/mo. Comfortable income $86,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,224/mo), you need to earn at least **$49,000/year**. Median household income in Columbia, SC is **$55,653** , about 35% below the comfortable-living threshold. ## Cost of living in Columbia, SC Overall prices in Columbia, SC runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Columbia, SC's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $1,785 | | Utilities | $337 | | Groceries | $518 | | Transportation | $804 | | Healthcare | $392 | | Other goods and services | $628 | | Estimated total | $4,464/mo | Population 138,019 Median household income $55,653 Census median rent $1,158/mo Census rent burden 34.5% Median age 28.7 Mean commute 17 min ## Methodology Rent data We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability. Cost of living Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually. Salary to live comfortably We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval. Demographic figures Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release. Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023. Compare ## Nearby cities in South Carolina How Columbia, SC rent compares to other markets in the state. | City | Avg Rent | vs Columbia, SC | 30-Day Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Charleston, SC](https://average-rent.com/city/charleston-sc/) | $2,549 | +43% | +4.5% | 20 | | [Greenville, SC](https://average-rent.com/city/greenville-sc/) | $1,804 | +1% | +5.3% | 15 | | [North Charleston, SC](https://average-rent.com/city/north-charleston-sc/) | $1,901 | +6% | -2% | 14 | | [Summerville, SC](https://average-rent.com/city/summerville-sc/) | $1,847 | +3% | +3.9% | 12 | | [Rock Hill, SC](https://average-rent.com/city/rock-hill-sc/) | $1,451 | -19% | -1.2% | 10 | | [MT Pleasant, SC](https://average-rent.com/city/mt-pleasant-sc/) | $3,129 | +75% | +23.6% | 8 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the average rent in Columbia, SC? The average listed apartment rent in Columbia, SC is $1,785 per month, as of November 11, 2026. This sample includes 118 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What is the median rent in Columbia, SC? The median asking rent in Columbia, SC is $1,587 per month, computed from 118 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,785/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings. ### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Columbia, SC? The lowest available rent in Columbia, SC starts at $1,224 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC? 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia, SC average $1,623/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,224/mo across 57 units tracked. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC? 2-bedroom apartments in Columbia, SC average $1,942/mo. Units start from $1,399/mo across 43 units currently listed. ## Rent Trends in Columbia, SC Track how apartment prices are changing over time. [View Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/city/columbia-sc/trends/) ## Missing your neighborhood? Tell us where you're looking. We'll start tracking prices within 24 hours. [Get Started](https://average-rent.com/request/)