Average Rent in Columbia, SC

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Current Versus Historical Columbia, SC Rents

Columbia rentals average $860 for a 1-bedroom rental to $1,017 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $975, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $16 (1.79%) year-over-year from $884 to $900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $34 (-3.81%) year-over-year from $893 to $859. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $302 (-24.67%) year-over-year from $1,223 to $922. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $335 (-18.31%) year-over-year from $1,830 to $1,495. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,441 (-70.59%) year-over-year from $3,458 to $1,017. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.90% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.64% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$12.90	$859	$893 (-3.81%)	$913 (-5.86%)
2 BR	$11.11	$922	$1,223 (-24.67%)	$1,182 (-22.02%)
3 BR	$13.80	$1,495	$1,830 (-18.31%)	$1,640 (-8.84%)
4+ BR	N/A	$1,017	$3,458 (-70.59%)	$2,555 (-60.20%)

Historical Rents in Columbia, SC

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Frequently Asked Questions - Columbia Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Columbia, SC?

The average monthly rental price for Columbia, SC apartments for rent is approximately $975. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Columbia, SC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Columbia, SC.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $860 and an average price per square feet of $12.90. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Columbia.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Columbia, SC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $975 and an average price per square feet of $11.11. There are a total of 9 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Columbia.

How have rent prices in Columbia, SC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Columbia, SC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Columbia, SC?

A reasonable rent price in Columbia, SC is around $780/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.