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619 King St

17 Pennridge Ct

1825 St Julian Pl, Unit 4H

300 Hampton Forest Drive

210 Browning Ln

26 Cutlers Ct

607 Lady St, Unit A

1520 Senate St

619 King St, Unit 210
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601 Riverhill Cir

619 King St, Unit 402

320 Cambout St

2002 Greene St, Unit 105

405 Harbison Blvd, Unit 811b

1 Crescent Ln

1704 Ashford Ln

1700 Dalloz Rd

21 Cavalier Ct

5516 Lakeshore Dr
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105 Thornwell Ct

1408 Victoria St

2002 Greene St, Unit 301

3700 Bush River Rd

1600 Park Cir

6007 Village Creek Dr

3609 Juneau Rd

1825 St Julian Pl

919 Old Manor Rd

4600 Fort Jackson Blvd
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801 Eastmont Dr

1850 Atlantic Dr

3300 Margrave Rd

229 Windsor Point Rd

1402 Old Manor Rd

1211 Metze Rd

2009 Greene St

109 Thornwell Ct

544 Wimbledon Ct

1216 Chevis St
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256 Myron Cir

40 Boardwalk Ln

502 1/2 State St

504 State St

1719 Burnham St

132 Edgewater Ln

132 Edgewater Ln, Unit 132 Edgewater Lane

528 Jasper St

610 Poplar St

1717 Burnham St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent | $1,346 | $925 | $2,300 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent | $1,865 | $1,350 | $2,505 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Kama • 2+ years in Columbia
December 15, 2025Great for young professionals and families. We love Segra Park, the Harbison walking trails, and Lake Murray.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia
What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?
There are currently 628 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC with pricing that ranges from $401 to $5,424. There are also 681 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $925 to $2,505.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia ranges from $925 to $2,505 with an average monthly rent of $1,391.
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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
Written by: Kama Offenberger
I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.