$1,356 - $2,553 per month
The Lady
Studio - 3 Beds
1310 Lady St, Columbia, SC 29201
$1,356 - $2,553 per month
The Lady
Studio - 3 Beds
1310 Lady St, Columbia, SC 29201
$1,400 - $2,270 per month
42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest
Studio - 3 Beds
5150 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
$824 - $1,008 per month
Grove at St. Andrews
Studio - 2 Beds
716 Zimalcrest Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
$1,540 - $3,202 per month
Bennet at BullStreet
Studio - 3 Beds
2180 Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29201
$1,595 - $4,452 per month
The Cardinal Apartments
Studio - 3 Beds
4615 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
$1,019 - $1,710 per month
Main Street Living
Studio - 3 Beds
1604 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
$850 - $952 per month
Springwood Place Apartments
Studio
7128 Parklane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
$835 - $1,001 per month
Broad View Apartments
Studio
1335 Garner Ln, Columbia, SC 29210
$1,090 - $3,948 per month
Canalside Lofts
Studio - 3 Beds
383 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201
$820 - $1,305 per month
Cypress Run
Studio - 3 Beds
3430 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
$849 - $1,299 per month
Colonial Pointe Apartments
Studio - 3 Beds
7648 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
$1,456 - $3,845 per month
Sola Station
Studio - 3 Beds
325 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201
$889 - $1,544 per month
Towers at Forest Acres
Studio - 3 Beds
2050 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
$1,275 - $1,425 per month
Claussens
Studio
2003 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205
$899 - $1,249 per month
Samara East Apartments
Studio - 3 Beds
8100 Bayfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
$800 - $900 per month
Claire Tower
Studio - 1 Bed
1041 Marion St, Columbia, SC 29201
$1,700 - $2,600 per month
Mill Creek Manor Senior Living
Studio - 2 Beds
651 Polo Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
$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
$1,439 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
$1,169 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
$1,709 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
$1,645 per month
1520 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201
Studio apartment in the heart of downtown Columbia, less than 2 miles from Prisma Baptist, Prisma Richland, and MUSC Health Downtown Columbia, as well as Columbia's vibrant Vista and Main St restaurants, bars, and shops. Steps away from USC campus and the State House as well!All utilities are included to make life as easy as possible. (Internet, Power, parking, water, pool, gym, &
$1,645 per month
1520 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201
Studio apartment in the heart of downtown Columbia, less than 2 miles from Prisma Baptist, Prisma Richland, and MUSC Health Downtown Columbia, as well as Columbia's vibrant Vista and Main St restaurants, bars, and shops. Steps away from USC campus and the State House as well!All utilities are included to make life as easy as possible. (Internet, Power, parking, water, pool, gym, &
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.