Apartments for Rent in West Columbia, SC

Prices and availability in West Columbia, SC were last updated on 2 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in West Columbia, SC are: Langley Pointe Apartments | Brand New Apartments Located in West Columbia, SC, Congaree Villas, Quail Hollow Apartments, Otarre Pointe and Forestbrook Apartments and Townhomes.

The average rent in West Columbia, SC is $1,327.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in West Columbia, SC is between $869 and $2,229.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in West Columbia, SC is between $650 and $2,229.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in West Columbia, SC is between $1,205 and $2,505.

In West Columbia, 45% of the residents are renting compared to 55% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 15% of West Columbia's rentals, 53% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 25% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in West Columbia is 41 years old, with 30% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, 9% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Rental apartments in West Columbia come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 1.0% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 26% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 59% of all rentals in West Columbia. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.