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Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC

Across 68 rentals in Columbia, SC, the cheapest we list is $800/mo and the average asking rent is around $1,225/mo. That puts Columbia roughly 16% below the SC state average of $1,455/mo, so it's one of the more affordable markets in the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,158/mo and two-bedrooms around $1,323/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$800
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$1,22516% below SC
across all sizes
Average by sizevs SC typical
Studio$1,16722% below SC
1 bed$1,15815% below SC
2 bed$1,32314% below SC
3 bed$1,45617% below SC

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68 rentals in Columbia, SC

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Renting in Columbia, SC: common questions

How much is rent in Columbia, SC?
The average asking rent across the 68 listings we track in Columbia, SC is $1,225/mo, with the cheapest starting at $800/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Columbia?
The Dylan Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Columbia, SC at $800/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Columbia?
Based on the listings we track in Columbia, SC: studios around $1,167/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,158/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,323/mo, three-bedrooms around $1,456/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Columbia expensive to rent in?
Relatively no. Columbia's average rent of $1,225/mo is about 16% below the SC state average of $1,455/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

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