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Student Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC

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  1. $231 Off
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    Price Drop. $231 Off
    $1,390 - $1,795 1 - 2 Beds
    The Babcock

    The Babcock

    2110 Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29201
    $1,390 - $1,795 | 1 - 2 Beds
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  18. Exceptional Value
    $565 - $1,670 3 - 4 Beds
    21 Oaks

    21 Oaks

    21 National Guard Rd, Columbia, SC 29201
    $565 - $1,670 | 3 - 4 Beds
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  21. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    $1,590 - $2,460 Studio - 2 Beds
    Brookland

    Brookland

    127 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169
    $1,590 - $2,460 | Studio - 2 Beds
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  32. $1,785 - $1,930 Studio - 2 Beds
    4 West

    4 West

    127 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169
    $1,785 - $1,930 | Studio - 2 Beds
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    34. The Babcock
    39. 1321 Lofts
  40. Exceptional Value
    $520 - $830 2 - 4 Beds
    The Radley

    The Radley

    800 Alexander Rd, Cayce, SC 29033
    $520 - $830 | 2 - 4 Beds
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Columbia at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,131
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5

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17

Some Transit

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38

Somewhat Bikeable

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Columbia, SC Student Apartments for Rent

Student housing apartments in Columbia,SC give you the freedom and flexibility you need when you're searching for off-campus rentals. There's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment, like pricing. Some student housing offers by-the-bed pricing, which allows you to rent the bedroom but share a common area, kitchen, and living room with other students. In other apartment communities, you get a standard apartment, but the community caters to students with features like dedicated study areas or a shuttle bus to campus.

One benefit of choosing off-campus student housing is having fewer rules to follow than in dorms or other types of on-campus housing. However, that freedom comes with much more responsibility. For example, students in off-campus apartments will have to pay monthly rent and utilities. The apartment community might require renters' insurance, and you might have to pay a security deposit and application fee. When renting a student apartment off-campus, you'll have to undergo a credit and background check. And while off-campus housing is sometimes less expensive, you still might need to find a roommate or two to share expenses.

While there's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment in Columbia, SC, it's a big step toward adulthood. When selecting your off-campus apartment, look at the available services and amenities to make sure they fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

Renting in Columbia

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Getting Around Columbia

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45

Car-Dependent

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
38

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
17

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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6
Spring Valley High
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 9- 12 | 2,187 Students
6
A. C. Flora High
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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,352 Students
6
Dreher High
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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,150 Students
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Ridge View High
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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,711 Students
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Irmo High
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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,307 Students
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Crayton Middle
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 905 Students
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Longleaf Middle
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 802 Students
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Dent Middle
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 1,018 Students
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Irmo Middle
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 1,011 Students
7
Rosewood Elementary
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Public | Grades K- 5 | 329 Students
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