Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Columbia city, South Carolina?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Columbia city, South Carolina is $1,204/month (±$28), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $264,300 (±$11,700), and the median household income is $55,529/year. The unemployment rate in Richland County, South Carolina was 3.8% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Columbia city, South Carolina
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,204 |
| Median Home Value | $264,300 |
| Median Household Income | $55,529 |
| Total Housing Units | 53,076 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 28,914 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 54% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 8,896 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 3.8% |
How does Columbia city, South Carolina compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in South Carolina.
Higher rent than 78% of cities in South Carolina · 76th of 345
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seabrook Island town | $3,501 |
| 2 | Isle of Palms city | $2,893 |
| 3 | Sullivan's Island town | $2,375 |
| … 72 more … | ||
| 76 | Columbia city(you are here) | $1,204 |
| … 266 more … | ||
| 343 | McColl town | $456 |
| 344 | Sycamore town | $422 |
| 345 | Jefferson town | $314 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Columbia city, South Carolina?
The median gross rent in Columbia city, South Carolina is $1,204/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Columbia city, South Carolina?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Columbia city, South Carolina is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Columbia city, South Carolina?
The median home value in Columbia city, South Carolina is $264,300 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Columbia city are rent-burdened?
In Columbia city, South Carolina, 8,896 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Columbia city, South Carolina?
The median household income in Columbia city, South Carolina is $55,529/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,204 has a margin of error of ±$28. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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