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Empire Columbia Apartments
Assembly and Pendleton St
Columbia, SC 29201
Columbia, SC 29201
- Student Housing
- Studio–5 Bedrooms
- 431–1,736Square Feet
About Empire Columbia Apartments
Welcome to Empire Columbia, the ultimate student living experience for University of South Carolina students. Empire Columbia offers modern amenities and spacious studio, 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-bedroom floor plans featuring stylish finishes. It is truly better student living, and it's getting even better! Community upgrades are on the way! Get ready for an updated clubhouse featuring enhanced fitness center upgrades, new study spaces, upgraded social lounges, plus an exterior facelift. With eco-friendly updates alongside modern upgrades, these enhancements are just the start of a brighter, more modern community. Discover our community to see why it is the best fit for you. Empire Columbia is your USC home away from home!
Empire Columbia Apartments is located in the The Congaree Vista Neighborhood and 29201 Zip code of Columbia, SC.
Unique Features and Amenities
- Coffee Bar
- Conference Room
- Covered Parking
- Grill Areas
- Modern furniture package with memory foam mattresses
- Movie Room
- Private Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Professional on-site management and maintenance
- Rooftop Pool
- Smart TV Included
- Stainless Steal Appliances
- State-of-the-art clubhouse
- Tanning Beds
- Yoga Studio & Wellness Space
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Floorplan Pricing and Availability
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Studio, 1 Bath, 431 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable Studio Premium 431 sq ft 1 Bedroom
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1 Bed, 1 Bath, 431 sq ftAvailable Aug 14Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,670/person August 14, 2026 Amenity Floor - Standard Bedroom 431 $1,610/person August 14, 2026 Standard Bedroom 431 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,610 - $1,670Plus Fees
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- $1,610 - $1,670Plus Fees
Apartment Model: S11 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 431 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026![]()
S1 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: Amenity Floor - Standard BedroomApartment Model: S11 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 431 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026Apartment Unit: Standard BedroomApartment Model: S11 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 431 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026Floorplan A1
$1,885
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 528 sq ftAvailable Aug 14Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,885/person August 14, 2026 Standard Bedroom 528 Unit Standard Bedroom Amenities and Features
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- $1,885Plus Fees
Apartment Model: A11 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 528 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026![]()
A1 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: Standard BedroomApartment Model: A11 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 528 sq ftAvailable August 14, 20261x1 ANSI Type-A
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 526 sq ftAvailability Details
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1 Bed, 1 Bath, 528 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 1x1 Premium 528 sq ft 2 Bedrooms
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2 Beds, 2 Baths, 739 sq ftAvailable Aug 14Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,420/person August 14, 2026 Amenity Floor - Preferred Bedroom 739 $1,410/person August 14, 2026 Amenity Floor - Standard Bedroom 739 $1,415/person August 14, 2026 Preferred Bedroom 739 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,380 - $1,420Plus Fees
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- $1,380 - $1,420Plus Fees
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- $1,380 - $1,420Plus Fees
Apartment Model: B12 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 739 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026![]()
B1 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: Amenity Floor - Preferred BedroomApartment Model: B12 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 739 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026Apartment Unit: Amenity Floor - Standard BedroomApartment Model: B12 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 739 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026Apartment Unit: Preferred BedroomApartment Model: B12 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 739 sq ftAvailable August 14, 20262x2 Premium
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 739 sq ftAvailability Details
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2 Beds, 2 Baths, 787 sq ftLargest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailability Details
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$1,405
3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1092 sq ftAvailable Aug 14Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,405/person August 14, 2026 Standard Bedroom 1092 Unit Standard Bedroom Amenities and Features
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- $1,405Plus Fees
Apartment Model: C13 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1092 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026![]()
C1 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: Standard BedroomApartment Model: C13 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1092 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026Floorplan C2
From $1,350
3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1115 sq ftAvailable Aug 14Cheapest 3 BedroomThis is the cheapest 3 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,420/person August 14, 2026 Preferred Bedroom 1115 $1,350/person August 14, 2026 Standard Bedroom 1115 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,350 - $1,420Plus Fees
Apartment Model: C23 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1115 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026![]()
C2 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: Preferred BedroomApartment Model: C23 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1115 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026Apartment Unit: Standard BedroomApartment Model: C23 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1115 sq ftAvailable August 14, 20263x3 Corner Premium
3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1092 sq ftAvailability Details
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3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1115 sq ftAvailability Details
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3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1115 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 3x3 ANSI Type-A 1115 sq ft 4 Bedrooms
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4 Beds, 4 Baths, 1410 sq ftAvailable Aug 14Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,350/person August 14, 2026 Amenity Floor - Preferred Bedroom 1410 $1,340/person August 14, 2026 Amenity Floor - Standard Bedroom 1410 $1,330/person August 14, 2026 Preferred Bedroom 1410 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,320 - $1,350Plus Fees
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- $1,320 - $1,350Plus Fees
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- $1,320 - $1,350Plus Fees
Apartment Model: D24 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 1410 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026![]()
D2 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: Amenity Floor - Preferred BedroomApartment Model: D24 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 1410 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026Apartment Unit: Amenity Floor - Standard BedroomApartment Model: D24 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 1410 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026Apartment Unit: Preferred BedroomApartment Model: D24 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 1410 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026Floorplan D1
4 Beds, 4 Baths, 1410 sq ftAvailability Details
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4 Beds, 4 Baths, 1430 sq ftLargest 4 BedroomThis is the largest 4 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 4x4 ANSI Type-A 1430 sq ft 5 Bedrooms
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From $1,265
5 Beds, 5 Baths, 1686 sq ftAvailable Aug 14Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,265/person August 14, 2026 Amenity Floor - Standard Bedroom 1686 $1,280/person August 14, 2026 Preferred Bedroom 1686 $1,270/person August 14, 2026 Standard Bedroom 1686 Model Amenities and Features
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- Smart TV Included
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- Private Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Smart TV Included
- Stainless Steal Appliances
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- $1,265 - $1,280Plus Fees
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- Smart TV Included
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- $1,265 - $1,280Plus Fees
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- $1,265 - $1,280Plus Fees
Apartment Model: E15 Bedroom, 5 Bath, 1686 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026![]()
E1 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: Amenity Floor - Standard BedroomApartment Model: E15 Bedroom, 5 Bath, 1686 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026Apartment Unit: Preferred BedroomApartment Model: E15 Bedroom, 5 Bath, 1686 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2026Apartment Unit: Standard BedroomApartment Model: E15 Bedroom, 5 Bath, 1686 sq ftAvailable August 14, 20265x5 Premium
5 Beds, 5 Baths, 1686 sq ftAvailability Details
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5 Beds, 5 Baths, 1736 sq ftLargest 5 BedroomThis is the largest 5 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 5x5 ANSI Type-A 1736 sq ft
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Property Information
- 170 Units
- 9 Stories
- Built in 2018
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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 Fees
- Due at Move-In
- Administrative FeeiCharged per unit$150
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant$50
Other Fees
Pet Fees
- Monthly Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet$35
- One-Time Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet$400-$400
- Monthly Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet$35
- One-Time Pet FeeiCharged Per Pet$400-$400
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No aggressive dog breeds are permitted, including but not limited to, Pit bulls, (this includes American Staffordshire Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers), Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Doberman Pinschers, Chow Chows, Great Danes, St. Bernards, and Akitas.
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Features and Amenities
Living Area Features
- Walk In Closets
Map
Assembly and Pendleton St, Columbia, SC 29201
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Hours and Contact Info
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By Appointment
| Monday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm–5:00 pm |
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Renters Reviews and Ratings
Worst decision ever
February 11, 2021We "jumped" all over this apartment because we were made to feel if we didn't, we wouldn't be able to get a decent apartment anywhere. We literally signed the lease agreement without seeing the apartment because they were all occupied and there was none to show. Like my title says: WORST.DECISION.EVER. From the minute we walked in the building (less than a year old at the time) it was in disarray. The walls were filthy, the carpet looked like it hadn't been vacuumed since the first day the ...building opened and there was garbage everywhere. The apartment (studio) is like a small box. An OVERPRICED small box. There was hardly any room to move in it and on top of it, nowhere to sit and eat. Too many unusable cabinets, no island and not a place to put a small table for even 1 chair. The floorboards were coming unglued and the walls inside the apartment were filthy. I had to scrub them down. If I had been able to preview this building beyond the lobby, it would have been a hard NO. They nickel and dime you for everything, they charge you a small fortune for parking and during Covid when no one could live there, they didn't offer any type of discount or compensation. Full price rent including utilities that no one was using. The apartment sat empty for from March through August. It was a glorified storage unit. Do yourself a favor. Save your $$. There are far better apartments with the same (and better) amenities for less. They may make you think it's a cool place to live but it's not. If you have a few minutes to look around, you'll find plenty of bad reviews on other sites. Don't waste your time (I already did that for you) don't waste your money or parents money (did that too) and don't rent here. You'll regret it.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Absolutely Awful
November 2, 2018I have been a resident of Empire Columbia for almost six months now and I have never been treated so poorly. To start off, when we (myself and roommates) moved in the first week of August, we were told that our apartment would be fully furnished and ready for us. That was hardly the case because once we arrived, we found that our desks had not been put together, lamps were missing, side tables in the common area were missing and there were countless scuffs, scratches, and dents along the walls ...and appliances. Aside from the issues in our own unit, the main hallways are never vacuumed and there is a vomit spot that has been on the wall for well over a month now. The elevators also only work about 75% of the time and if you are lucky and it is working, don't expect the floors to be any cleaner in there. They are covered with mud and dirt. I can't speak for other levels, but on level 3, the trash room has been overflowing and after multiple complaints to management, they have still failed to get the issue under control. As for parking, the garages are incredibly small with way to many compact spots. The parking gates also did not work for the first two months making the garage easily accessible to anyone. ***Please do not stay here if you have other options. This is nowhere near to 5 star, luxury living. You will be highly disappointed.***Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Nearby Schools
Dreher High
Richland 01
3319 Millwood Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1150 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.3 miles away
A. C. Moore Elementary
Richland 01
333 Etiwan Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-5 (204 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
Hand Middle
Richland 01
2600 Wheat Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (652 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Empire Columbia Apartments.
Big Box and Retail
Publix
2612 Colonial Dr
4 minute drive / 1.38 miles away
Kroger
3403 Forest Dr
6 minute drive / 3.11 miles away
Walgreens
3501 Forest Dr
6 minute drive / 3.19 miles away
Colleges and Universities
Groceries
Publix
2612 Colonial Dr
4 minute drive / 1.38 miles away
Save-A-Lot
2016 Harden St
4 minute drive / 1.54 miles away
Piggly Wiggly
3818 Devine St
6 minute drive / 3.06 miles away
Hospitals
Prisma Health Baptist
1330 Taylor At Marion St
1 minute drive / 0.61 miles away
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
5 Medical Park
5 minute drive / 1.87 miles away
Lexington Medical Center
2720 Sunset Blvd
9 minute drive / 4.27 miles away
Parks and Recreation
Empire Columbia Apartments has 5 parks within 9.2 miles, including Nickelodeon, Drew Park and Splash Pad, Harbison State Forest, Frankie's Fun Park, and Saluda Shoals.
Shopping Centers
Empire Columbia Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 1.3 miles.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,205 | $587 | $2,029 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $600 | $2,511 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,485 | $775 | $3,297 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $699 | $5,992 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $499 | $3,999 |
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