$824 - $1,008 per month
Grove at St. Andrews
Studio - 2 Beds
716 Zimalcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
$824 - $1,008 per month
Grove at St. Andrews
Studio - 2 Beds
716 Zimalcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
$1,356 - $2,500 per month
The Lady
Studio - 3 Beds
1310 Lady St, Columbia, SC 29201
$999 - $1,399 per month
Riverwalk Vista
Studio - 2 Beds
100 Bryton Trace, Columbia, SC 29210
$1,410 - $2,270 per month
42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest
Studio - 3 Beds
5150 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
$1,604 - $6,750 per month
The Cardinal Apartments
Studio - 3 Beds
4615 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
$850 - $934 per month
Springwood Place Apartments
Studio - 1 Bed
7128 Parklane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
$835 - $983 per month
Broad View Apartments
Studio
1335 Garner Ln, Columbia, SC 29210
$1,708 - $2,947 per month
Bennet at BullStreet
Studio - 3 Beds
2180 Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29201
$1,319 - $4,645 per month
Canalside Lofts
Studio - 3 Beds
383 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201
$1,685 - $2,680 per month
Devine District
Studio - 3 Beds
2712 Lee St, Columbia, SC 29205
$820 - $1,095 per month
Cypress Run
Studio - 3 Beds
3430 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
$820 - $1,320 per month
Acasa Tropical Ridge
Studio - 2 Beds
167 Stoneridge Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
$1,455 - $4,419 per month
Sola Station
Studio - 3 Beds
325 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201
$899 - $1,099 per month
Samara East Apartments
Studio - 3 Beds
8100 Bayfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
$799 - $1,282 per month
Colonial Pointe Apartments
Studio - 3 Beds
7648 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
$1,162 - $1,470 per month
Towers at Forest Acres
Studio - 3 Beds
2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
$1,599 - $1,749 per month
Claussens
Studio
2003 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205
$1,700 - $2,600 per month
Mill Creek Manor Senior Living
Studio - 2 Beds
651 Polo Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
$950 - $1,600 per month
Cornell Arms Apartments
Studio - 2 Beds
1230 Pendleton St, Columbia, SC 29201
$800 - $900 per month
Claire Tower
Studio - 1 Bed
1041 Marion St, Columbia, SC 29201
$1,350 - $2,600 per month
Senate Plaza
Studio - 3 Beds
1520 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201
$1,439 per month
5430 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
Enjoy a fully furnished studio suite in our hotel at an affordable rate with free wi-fi, free utilities and free premium cable. Each studio suite has a full kitchen with full-size refrigerator, stovetop and microwave, and has a flexible workspace and plenty of storage. All our hotels are pet-friendly and have on-site guest laundry available. Plus, there are no long-term commitments and you can
$1,319 per month
450 Gracern Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
Enjoy a fully furnished studio suite in our hotel at an affordable rate with free wi-fi, free utilities and free premium cable. Each studio suite has a full kitchen with full-size refrigerator, stovetop and microwave, and has a flexible workspace and plenty of storage. All our hotels are pet-friendly and have on-site guest laundry available. Plus, there are no long-term commitments and you can
$1,499 per month
180 Stoneridge Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
Enjoy a fully furnished studio suite in our hotel at an affordable rate with free wi-fi, free utilities and free premium cable. Each studio suite has a full kitchen with full-size refrigerator, stovetop and microwave, and has a flexible workspace and plenty of storage. All our hotels are pet-friendly and have on-site guest laundry available. Plus, there are no long-term commitments and you can
$1,032 - $1,913 per month
Lofts at Lourie's
Studio - 2 Beds
1601 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
$1,709 per month
1170 Kinley Rd, Irmo, SC 29063
Enjoy a fully furnished studio suite in our hotel at an affordable rate with free wi-fi, free utilities and free premium cable. Each studio suite has a full kitchen with full-size refrigerator, stovetop and microwave, and has a flexible workspace and plenty of storage. All our hotels are pet-friendly and have on-site guest laundry available. Plus, there are no long-term commitments and you can
$880 per month
1600 Park Cir Unit 905, Columbia, SC 29201
$900 per month
3217 Cannon St Unit Cannon D, Columbia, SC 29205
Upstairs newly renovated studio apartment with bedroom and sitting area. Kitchen with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, with double sink. Open closet and bathroom with tub and shower. Nice deck. Shared washer and dryer, water included.
Columbia's extensive outdoor recreation system includes the 15-mile Three Rivers Greenway for walking and biking, plus kayaking opportunities on the Congaree, Broad, and Saluda rivers. The nationally acclaimed Riverbanks Zoo and Garden draws visitors year-round, while Congaree National Park provides hiking trails through old-growth bottomland forest. The city's dining scene features distinctive restaurants like Motor Supply Co. Bistro, serving farm-to-table New American cuisine, and Black Rooster, offering French-American fare with skyline views.
The housing market in Columbia presents diverse options across price points. The median sale price for homes is $252,000, with median single-family home prices ranging from $290,000 in Rosewood to $785,000 in Heathwood. Lake Katherine commands median single-family home prices of $404,500, while Congaree Vista's median reaches $450,000. Condominiums provide more affordable options, with median prices of $149,900 for one-bedroom units and $165,000 for two-bedroom units.
Columbia's cost of living sits 10.5% below the national average. A family with school-age children needs approximately $95,000 annually to live comfortably, while renters require about $51,000. The property tax rate in Richland County is 0.7%, lower than Augusta, Georgia at 0.88% but higher than Charleston at 0.41%. The combined sales tax rate is 7.50%.
The education system includes highly rated institutions like Dutch Fork Middle School and Dutch Fork High School. Private options include Hammond School and Saint Joseph Catholic School, both rated A plus by Niche. The University of South Carolina, Benedict College, and Columbia College provide higher education opportunities. Columbia's location allows easy access to major destinations, with Charleston 116 miles away and Charlotte 94 miles away.