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Student Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC

839 Rentals
  1. Price Drop. $332 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,590+
    1 BED
    $1,600+
    2 BEDS
    $2,310+

    Brookland

    127 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169
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  2. Building Photo - The Radley
    2 BEDS
    $830+
    4 BEDS
    $530+

    The Radley

    800 Alexander Rd, Cayce, SC 29033
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Columbia at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,132
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Average Rent in Columbia
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School Rating

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Schools in Columbia
17

Some Transit

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Transportation in Columbia
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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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbia

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Getting Around Columbia

Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
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

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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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
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,150 Students
5
Ridge View High
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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,711 Students
4
W.J. Keenan High
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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 725 Students
7
Crayton Middle
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 905 Students
6
Longleaf Middle
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 802 Students
6
W. G. Sanders Middle
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 533 Students
5
Dent Middle
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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 1,018 Students
7
Rosewood Elementary
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Public | Grades K- 5 | 329 Students
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