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

1230 Pendleton St
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 974-8602
Cornell Arms Apartments in Columbia, SC - Building Photo
  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $950–$1,600Rent Pricing
  • 365–820Square Feet

Rent Specials

Apply and get approved, sign lease, and payment security deposit within 24 hours and you will receive a credit of $100.00 of the admin fee paid when applying.

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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 Hills Neighborhood and 29201 Zip code of Columbia, SC. This community is professionally managed by CMM Realty

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Cornell Arms Apartments offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $950 and having 365–820 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    $950

    Studio One Bedroom

    Studio, 1 Bath, 365 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $950Available NowStudio One Bedroom365 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $950
  • 1 Bedroom

    From $1,150

    One Bedroom

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 584 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

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

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen

    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Tile Floors

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,150 - $1,250
  • 2 Bedrooms

    From $1,300

    Two Bedroom

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 820 sq ftAvailable Now

    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

    Price Range

    • $1,300 - $1,600
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 136 Units
  • 18 Stories
  • Built in 1949

Lease Terms

  • 10 & 12 Month Leases

Pet Policy

Pet Policy - Cats

  • 2 Pet Limit
  • 10 Lb Weight Limit
  • $250 Fee

Pet Policy - Dogs

  • $250 Fee
  • 30 Lb Weight Limit
  • 2 Pet Limit

Parking Fees & Info

Parking Surface

  • 1 Space. Parking Subject To Available
  • Surface Fee: $100 /Mo

Fee & Deposit Info

Recurring Fees

  • $100 Surface Fee

One-Time Fees

  • $110 Admin Fee
  • $75 Application Fee

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Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Utility Package

On-Site Services

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

Community Features

  • Elevator

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

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
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
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Getting Around

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Hills 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 $950 to $1,600

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 Closed
  • 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: Apply and get approved, sign lease, and payment security deposit within 24 hours and you will receive a credit of $100.00 of the admin fee paid when applying..

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Good Value3.6

    The Cornell Arms Apartments Apartments are 31.87% cheaper than the average apartment in the University Hills area, and 25.67% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the University Hills Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$950$1,284-$334-26.0%
    1 Bedroom$1,150$1,654-$504-30.5%
    2 Bedroom$1,300$2,133-$833-39.1%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Columbia

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$950$1,402-$452-32.2%
    1 Bedroom$1,150$1,493-$343-23.0%
    2 Bedroom$1,300$1,663-$363-21.8%

    Methodology: On 06/14/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 103 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Cornell Arms Apartments (University Hills), and 719 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 06/14/2025

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.9
2 Renters Reviews
ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

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  • Good But Problematic

    March 29, 2022
    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.
    • 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!
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  • 100 year old building with no heaters, chimney

    January 18, 2022
    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.
    • 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.
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Nearby Schools

Dreher High

Richland 01
3319 Millwood Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1150 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.1 miles away
6/10

Hand Middle

Richland 01
2600 Wheat Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (652 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away
5/10

A. C. Moore Elementary

Richland 01
333 Etiwan Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-5 (204 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away
5/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Cornell Arms Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Kroger
3403 Forest Dr
5 minute drive / 2.61 miles away
Walgreens
3501 Forest Dr
5 minute drive / 2.68 miles away
Target
6090A Garners Ferry Rd
7 minute drive / 3.73 miles away

Colleges and Universities

1244 Blossom Street
1 minute drive / 0.48 miles away
1530 Harden Street
2 minute drive / 0.94 miles away
1600 Harden Street
3 minute drive / 1.12 miles away

Groceries

Save-A-Lot
2016 Harden St
3 minute drive / 1.26 miles away
Piggly Wiggly
3818 Devine St
5 minute drive / 2.49 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

937 Main Street
1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away
2101 Walker Soloman Way
5 minute drive / 2.44 miles away
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

629 Main St
1 minute drive / 0.45 miles away
1001 Harden St
2 minute drive / 0.68 miles away
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 $1,402$571$3,134
Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,493$752$9,459
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,663$779$6,918
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,911$629$7,650
Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,889$569$10,000+

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