Careers
Favorites
Advertise With Us
Log In
Create Search Alert
Get alerts when new listings become available in the Columbia area that match this search.
Email address:

Subscribed
Error! Please try again later.
Contact Property
Your Name

Email Address

Phone Number
Desired Move In Date
Desired Number of Bedrooms
Request a Tour Date

Ask a Question

Error! Please try again later.

Student Apartments Columbia SC

1 - 30 of 336 Results
0
$699
Claire Tower
3.2
1041 Marion Street Columbia, SC
1 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
Contact
Heat Included
Furnished
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
17
$950 - 1,450
Cornell Arms Apartments
1230 Pendleton St Columbia, SC
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Disability Access
North College Place
1
$1,600
Adesso - High-rise
601 Main St Columbia, SC
1 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
0.3 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Fitness Center
Storage
Disability Access
1
$2,850
Luxury 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Near Usc
601 Mains St #107 Columbia, SC
2 BR | Aug. 3, 2026
0.3 miles from center of campus
Contact
House
Fitness Center
Pool
North College Place
37
$1,800
The Senate Club - 2 Bedroom/2 Bath **** Move In Special $500 Off Second Month's Rent****
1020 Marion St Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dishwasher
North College Place
35
$1,550
1520 Senate St
Columbia, SC
Studio | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
Contact
Storage
Pool
North College Place
21
$2,300
Sp186
1520 Senate St #186 Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dishwasher
North College Place
1
$2,175
Sp021
1520 Senate St Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
Contact
Fitness Center
Storage
Disability Access
Dishwasher
Pool
1
$1,520
Wh801
1100 Wheat St Columbia, SC
1 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
Contact
Greek Village
1
$1,520
Wh701
1100 Wheat St Columbia, SC
1 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
Contact
Greek Village
1
$1,650
Wh912
1100 Wheat St Columbia, SC
1 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
Contact
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
Contact
Student
Luxury
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
3
$575 - 655
1801 Wheat St. G
Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
Contact
Student
12
$1,600
604 Waccamaw Avenue
602 604 Waccamaw Ave Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
Contact
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Storage
Disability Access
Congaree Vista
1
$2,695
Spacious 4-bedroom Home - Convenient To Fort Jackson, Shaw Air Force Base & Mcentire Joint National Guard Base
211 Wheat Farm Rd Columbia, SC
4 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
House
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
7
$1,100
2002 Greene St
Columbia, SC
1 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
Contact
House
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Congaree Vista
1
$1,595
5516 Lakeshore Drive
5516 Lakeshore Rd Columbia, SC
3 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dishwasher
Eva P. Trezevant
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
Contact
Furnished
Student
Luxury
Covered Parking
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
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
1
$1,400
1633-1635 Enoree Ave
Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
Storage
Wales Garden
1
$3,400
3br / 2.5ba Home – Walk To University Campus & Five Points!
1012 Laurens St Columbia, SC
3 BR | Aug. 15, 2026
0.6 miles from center of campus
Contact
House
Dishwasher
Waverly
1
$1,525
403 Waccamaw Ave
Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
Contact
House
Dishwasher
Congaree Vista
0
$999
Charming Apartment Downtown Columbia - Housing Vouchers Accepted!
1218 Gregg St Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
Contact
Waverly
31
$695 - 1,005
PER BED
& UNIT
Aspyre
3.2
1000 Whaley Street Columbia, SC
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Student
Covered Parking
In Unit Laundry
0
$999
Charming Apartment Downtown Columbia - Housing Vouchers Accepted!
1226 Gregg St Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
Contact
Waverly
0
$999
Charming Apartment Downtown Columbia - Housing Vouchers Accepted!
1216 1/2 Gregg St Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
Contact
Waverly
1
$1,200
1618 Heyward
1616 1618 Heyward St Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
Contact
Disability Access
Wales Garden
33
$1,600
1417 Barnwell St
Columbia, SC
Studio | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
Contact
House
Waverly
1
$2,400
219 Gadsden St
Columbia, SC
3 BR | Jul. 10, 2026
0.8 miles from center of campus
Contact
House
Dishwasher
Greek Village
1
$1,500
139-141 S Pickens St
Columbia, SC
2 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
Contact
Wales Garden
1 - 30 of 336 Results
  1. Home
  2. Columbia
  3. University of South Carolina-Columbia
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 15,535 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 $1,020 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 $1,040 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 $1,640 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 $41,000 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:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2025 Columbia Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 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

$1,250
$940
$630
$310
$0
Jan. 2025
Feb. 2025
Mar. 2025
Apr. 2025
May. 2025
Jun. 2025
Jul. 2025
Aug. 2025
Sep. 2025
Oct. 2025
Nov. 2025
Dec. 2025
1 BR       2 BR

Columbia Rent Prices Decrease From November to December

Columbia rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Columbia one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Columbia experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Columbia two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

December Prices: Columbia vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Columbia and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased 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 0 of the Columbia suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Columbia suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Columbia suburbs.

December 2025 Pricing Trends: Columbia vs. National Comparisons

Columbia Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Columbia over the past year has been declining. 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 December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 2 BR M/M % Change

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.

Browse Columbia Apartments
Columbia Apartments by Neighborhood
Columbia Apartments by Bedrooms
Columbia Apartments by Affordability
Columbia Apartments with Amenities
Columbia Apartments by Type
Colleges Near Columbia
Columbia Apartments by Zip Code