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(803) 974-8602
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1230 Pendleton St, Columbia, SC 29201
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Cornell Arms Apartments

1230 Pendleton St
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 974-8602
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  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $950-$1,500 Pricing
  • 365–820 Square Feet

Rent Specials

Move In Concession & Special~~Spacious- Studios, 1 bedrooms & 2 bedroom 1 bath -GREAT Location next door to the USC Campus walking distance to classes. Now leasing for immediate move in and for the fall semester. Utility package bundle included in the price. Please inquire about our GREAT Concession & special. ( 1/2 of 1st months rent on move in day) (Special- Apply online once approved sign lease and pay deposit within 48 hours and receive back $100.00 REFUND of the admin fee . Locked secured building and door staff on duty at night always here with a smile on their face to assist our amazing tenants. Looking forward to you joining our Cornell Arms Family.

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About Cornell Arms Apartments

POWER, WATER & SEWER, & HIGH-SPEED INTERNET – ALL INCLUDED IN UTILITY PACKAGE. Within the shadow of the historic University of South Carolina Horseshoe and State Capital complex, stands Cornell Arms Apartments. When completed in 1949, Cornell Arms was the tallest building between Richmond and Miami. The 18 story building is a steel frame structure with a handsome red brick veneer designed by the regionally renowned Southeastern architecture firm Lyles, Bissett, Carlisle & Wolff (LBC&W) and is listed on the National Register of Historic Properties. Come and enjoy a casual stroll through the historic UofSC horseshoe or the state capital complex and be within walking distance to local theaters, the art museum, Koger Arts Center, State Library, Colonial Life Arena and many shops and restaurants.

Cornell Arms Apartments is located in the University Hill Neighborhood and 29201 Zip code of Columbia, SC. This community is professionally managed by CMM Realty

Property Contact Info

Call Us:
(803) 974-8602

Office Hours

Monday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–6:00 pm
SaturdayBy Appointment
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Cornell Arms Apartments offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,150 and having 365–820 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio One Bedroom

    Studio, 1 Bath, 365 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $950Call for AvailabilityStudio One Bedroom365 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $950 - $1,150

  • 1 Bedroom

    One Bedroom

    From $1,150

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 584 sq ft
    Available Now

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $1,150Available NowOne Bedroom584 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access

    Kitchen

    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Tile Floors

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,150 - $1,350

  • 2 Bedrooms

    Two Bedroom

    From $1,300

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 820 sq ft
    Available Now

    Model Gallery

    3D Tours

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $1,300Available NowTwo Bedroom820 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen

    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Tile Floors

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,300 - $1,500
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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2BR-1BA 820SF
Studio - 365SF
2BR, 1BA - 820SF
1BR, 1BA - 584SF

Property Information

  • 136 Units
  • 18 Stories
  • Built in 1949

Lease Terms

  • 10, 11, 12 mo
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Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$75.00
Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$110.00

Other Fees and Policies

Personal Add-Ons

Utility Packagei*Starting at $200 Charged per unit.$200.00

Pet Policy and Fees

Cats
  • 2 Pet Limit
  • 10 Lb Weight Limit
Dogs
  • 2 Pet Limit
  • 30 Lb Weight Limit

Parking Info and Fees

Surface LotiParking Subject to Available
  • 1 Max

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Maintenance On Site
  • Property Manager On Site
  • Online Services
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Elevator

Recreation and Fitness

  • Bicycle Storage

Interior Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Cable Ready
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wi Fi
  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven

Living Area Features

  • Tile Floors

Student Features

  • Walk To Campus
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1230 Pendleton St, Columbia, SC 29201

Frequently Asked Questions about Cornell Arms Apartments

Where is Cornell Arms Apartments located?

Cornell Arms Apartments is located at 1230 Pendleton St near the University Hill area of Columbia, SC

What is the current rent range at Cornell Arms Apartments?

Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Cornell Arms Apartments currently range from $1,150 to $1,500

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Cornell Arms Apartments are
  • Monday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Saturday By Appointment
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at Cornell Arms Apartments is: Move In Concession & Special~~Spacious- Studios, 1 bedrooms & 2 bedroom 1 bath -GREAT Location next door to the USC Campus walking distance to classes. Now leasing for immediate move in and for the fall semester. Utility package bundle included in the price. Please inquire about our GREAT Concession & special. ( 1/2 of 1st months rent on move in day) (Special- Apply online once approved sign lease and pay deposit within 48 hours and receive back $100.00 REFUND of the admin fee . Locked secured building and door staff on duty at night always here with a smile on their face to assist our amazing tenants. Looking forward to you joining our Cornell Arms Family..

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Cornell Arms Apartments Apartments are 26.97% cheaper than the average apartment in the University Hill area, and 18.07% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the University Hill Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,150$1,496-$346-23.1%
    2 Bedroom$1,300$1,749-$449-25.7%
    Studio$950$1,399-$449-32.1%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Columbia

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,150$1,348-$198-14.7%
    2 Bedroom$1,300$1,484-$184-12.4%
    Studio$950$1,303-$353-27.1%

    Methodology: On 07/14/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 98 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Cornell Arms Apartments (University Hill), and 841 other apartment communities in Columbia using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 07/14/2026

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.0
3 Renters Reviews

Great Place to Live

January 23, 2026 - Review from Apartments.com
It’s an old building so it can get cold at times, but it’s truly a great place to live. Crystal and the rest of the team take such great care of the residents, a genuine care that is not common. The location is also such a great plus whether you are a student or not. I’ve lived here 4 years and loved it every year.

Good But Problematic

March 29, 2022 - Review from Apartments.com
I have lived here at Cornell Arms since December of 2012. I’ll start with the good. I’m disabled & this location is bar none THE BEST. Very walkable everywhere. I left the country in upstate SC so I could live more independently & Cornell Arms is in a perfect spot. Utilities included. Good. New elevators! Excellent. Staff is much improved since CMM Realty acquired the property. Charles in maintenance is CA’s MOST VALUABLE EMPLOYEE!! Seriously. He’s educated, knows what he’s doing, & is prompt ...
with responses. Somebody give him a huge raise please, he’s got to be tired of saving the day. Which brings me to the not so good. Ok. I get that the building is old & very hard to maintain for sure. However, we have had constant issues since 2021. The bug issue has been resolved finally. The other issues are, elevators have been constantly breaking down every few days for the past 2wks. & for the life of them, since fall of ‘21 they CANNOT keep their hot water & heat running consistently. The manager has been good in the past about sending emails to residents keeping us in the loop about what’s going on & status of repairs & such. Now, yesterday I came back from my parents to find no hot water. I called the emergency number that is on the teleprompter in the dwnst lobby. It WAS OUT OF SERVICE! Bad enough that there was no hot water. Downright unacceptable that the emergency maintenance number was disconnected! It was back up & running today & of course Charles came to the rescue & we have hot water at the moment but as soon as that was fixed, the elevator went out! But my biggest peeve with all this is… NO BULK EMAIL sent out to residents alerting & acknowledging the issue & apologies for the inconvenience. If the manager cannot send out an email then someone at CMM Realty needs to. So. To sum up, great place, great location, some better than average improvements, good neighbors, an EXCELLENT head of maintenance (Charles), but inconsistent maintenance issues & poor communication from the manager keep this a 3 star rating. I will update my rating and review when some of these issues are resolved.
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Property Manager Responded

April 8, 2022
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback about your living experience. While we appreciate the feedback, we're disappointed that your living experience hasn't met its full potential. We work hard to provide the best living experience possible, and reviews like this help us. If you have any additional input, please don't hesitate to let us know. We'd love to turn 3-stars into 5!

100 year old building with no heaters, chimney

January 18, 2022 - Review from Apartments.com
The building and apartments are freezing in winters, it is impossible to survive, they don't have proper AC or heater, sinks everywhere get blocked often. When we put on personal heaters to save from chilling cold, then the power gets shutdown of whole apartment, it just cant take up the load of small heater. There are no chimneys or proper lights in the apartment. They don't even have generator for power backup. Last year, there was a power shutdown for 2 days and all the residents had to be ...
evacuated and put in hotel. The property did not even reimburse for food and other expenses. There are molds on walls, they just paint on top of it when called for repair. There are other good buildings in the area, cornell arms is just charging heavy rent for its location which doesn't make sense Even after all this, they are increasing the rent day by day. They charge 75$ for the parking, but every-time some other public parks in your spot and you cant do anything.
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Property Manager Responded

January 20, 2022
While we appreciate most feedback, we are very disappointed about yours. We had a part that was replaced yesterday in the heating system and the property manager has been sending out emails to update everyone. Resident comfort is a top priority for our team and we want you to know we don't take this input lightly. Please give us a call directly so we can address these claims.

Points of Interest

Time and distance from Cornell Arms Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Publix

2612 Colonial Dr
4 minute drive / 1.37 miles away

Kroger

3403 Forest Dr
5 minute drive / 2.61 miles away

Walgreens

3501 Forest Dr
5 minute drive / 2.7 miles away

Colleges and Universities

University of South Carolina - Columbia

1244 Blossom Street
1 minute drive / 0.48 miles away

Allen University

1530 Harden Street
2 minute drive / 0.94 miles away

Benedict College

1600 Harden Street
3 minute drive / 1.12 miles away

Groceries

Save-A-Lot

2016 Harden St
3 minute drive / 1.26 miles away

Publix

2612 Colonial Dr
4 minute drive / 1.37 miles away

Kroger

3403 Forest Dr
5 minute drive / 2.61 miles away

Hospitals

Prisma Health Baptist

1330 Taylor At Marion St
1 minute drive / 0.54 miles away

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

5 Medical Park
5 minute drive / 1.87 miles away

Lexington Medical Center

2720 Sunset Blvd
10 minute drive / 4.84 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Nickelodeon

937 Main Street
1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away

Drew Park and Splash Pad

2101 Walker Soloman Way
5 minute drive / 2.44 miles away

Harbison State Forest

5600 Broad River Road
17 minute drive / 8.2 miles away

Cornell Arms Apartments has 5 parks within 9.7 miles, including Nickelodeon, Drew Park and Splash Pad, Harbison State Forest, Frankie's Fun Park, and Saluda Shoals.

Shopping Centers

University Corner

629 Main St
1 minute drive / 0.45 miles away

Marketplace On Harden

1001 Harden St
2 minute drive / 0.68 miles away

James Square Shpping Center

2300 Taylor St
3 minute drive / 1.08 miles away

Cornell Arms Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 1.6 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Columbia Studio Apartments $1,303$401$2,310
Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,348$675$2,702
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,484$450$3,806
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,673$699$4,440
Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,531$499$5,418

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