Apartments for Rent in West Columbia, SC

Prices and availability in West Columbia, SC were last updated on 11 Sep 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, Forestbrook Apartments and Townhomes and Otarre Pointe.

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 $2,330.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in West Columbia, SC is between $650 and $2,185.

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 age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in West Columbia are about 41 years old, on average. Of these, 30% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 9% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

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.