City

Average Rent in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia is a city in South Carolina. It ranks #108 out of 190 for places to rent. Columbia is in
the counties of
Lexington County, Richland County and
the metropolitan area of
Columbia, SC MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Columbia includes 8 zip codes, no sections, no neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Columbia is $1,574 which represents an increase of 3.43% over the same period.

The most expensive zip code in Columbia to rent places is 29212 with an average rent of $1,947. The least expensive zip code in Columbia to rent places is 29210 with an average rent of $1,229.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in city Columbia currently stands at $1,574.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 29210, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,229. This represents a difference of -22% when compared to Columbia.
Meanwhile, in the average state of South Carolina, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,855, showing a more expensive of +18% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +18% when compared to the rent in Columbia.
$1,574
Columbia
VS
$1,229
-22%
29210, zip
$1,855
+18%
SC, state
$1,859
+18%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Zip Codes in Columbia, SC

29212$1,947
29201$1,780
29209$1,774
29204$1,613
29205$1,551
29206$1,400
29203$1,334
29210$1,229