← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Columbia, SC, over the past three years
Rent in Columbia, SC
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,479
1-year change
+2.7%
3-year change
+10.9%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.1%
Rents in Columbia rose +2.7%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Columbia, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,479 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,474 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,466 |
| May 2026 | $1,465 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,463 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,469 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,465 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,460 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,456 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,459 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,453 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,450 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,441 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,444 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,441 |
| May 2025 | $1,443 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,439 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,438 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,425 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,417 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,403 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,396 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,388 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,388 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,388 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,384 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,377 |
| May 2024 | $1,366 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,355 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,344 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,341 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,339 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,340 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,340 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,341 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,341 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,334 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,350 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,480 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,520 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,730 |
City typical rent × SC bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 29201 | $1,769 | +6.6% |
| 29203 | $1,369 | +0.9% |
| 29204 | $1,462 | +3.8% |
| 29205 | $1,459 | +4.0% |
| 29206 | $1,531 | +1.8% |
| 29209 | $1,538 | +0.3% |
| 29210 | $1,154 | +4.0% |
| 29212 | $1,618 | +2.4% |
| 29223 | $1,480 | +3.1% |
| 29229 | $1,774 | +1.3% |
Negotiating a renewal in Columbia
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Columbia, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +0.3% to +6.6%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.