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Houses for Rent in East Lake, Columbia, SC
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    86 Springway Dr, Columbia, SC 29209
    3 BEDS $1,675
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    10 Cardington Ct, Columbia, SC 29209
    4 BEDS $1,845
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    8601 Maywood Dr, Columbia, SC 29209
    3 BEDS $1,525
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    143 Vermillion Dr, Columbia, SC 29209
    3 BEDS $2,109
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    3600 Travelers Lane, Columbia, SC 29209
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    104 Hickory Ridge Dr, Columbia, SC 29209
    3 BEDS $1,400
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    1619 Heyward Street, Columbia, SC 29205
    3 BEDS $2,700
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    Vinebrook CLU Leads Template, Columbia, SC 11111
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    Unit 138, Columbia, SC 29201
    2 BEDS $1,850
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    142 Eldon Drive, Cayce, SC 29033
    3 BEDS $1,800
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    2111 Gordon Street, Columbia, SC 29204
    2 BEDS $1,250
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    1930 St. Anthony Rd., Columbia, SC 29223
    3 BEDS $850
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    1135 Omega Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
    3 BEDS $1,275
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    1315 Guignard Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169
    2 BEDS $1,500
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    2900 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201
    3 BEDS $1,950
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    704 Columbia College Drive, Columbia, SC 29203
    4 BEDS $1,800
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    740 Martha Street, Columbia, SC 29203
    3 BEDS $1,600
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    2124 Oak Top Drive, Gaston, SC 29053
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    2008 Camp Creek Cir, Elgin, SC 29045
    4 BEDS $1,625
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Average rent in East Lake, Columbia, SC

$1,082/mo East Lake, Columbia, SC average rental price, March 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in East Lake, Columbia, SC is around $1,082.

    East Lake, Columbia, SC apartment rent ranges

    East Lake, Columbia, SC rent trends

    Getting around in East Lake, SC

    4 /100
    Car-Dependent
    25 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 4, Bike Score®: 25

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average size of a rental house in East Lake, Columbia, SC?

    The average East Lake, Columbia, SC rental house size is 1,338 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in East Lake, Columbia, SC?

    Renting a house in East Lake, Columbia, SC comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in East Lake, Columbia, SC?

    Houses for rent in East Lake, Columbia, SC are usually located in non-central areas.

    East Lake, Columbia, SC demographics

    • 37,314Total Population
    • 19,679 Female
      17,635 Male
    • 33Median Age

    In total, East Lake, Columbia, SC has 37,314 residents, 19,679 women and 17,635 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of East Lake’s population is 33.

    East Lake, Columbia, SC households

    • 8,879 Family
      5,986 Non-family
    • 4,696 Children
      10,169 No Children
    • 14,865Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $58,854Median Household Income

    There is a total of 14,865 households in East Lake, Columbia, SC. Of these, 4,696 have children and 10,169 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 8,879 family households and 5,986 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in East Lake is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in East Lake equals $58,854, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,157.

    East Lake, Columbia, SC education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in East Lake, Columbia, SC have no high school education, 29% went to high-school, and 22% have partially completed college. Moreover, 11% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 22% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 14% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in East Lake, Columbia, SC

    Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. We have 19 properties listed in East Lake, Columbia, SC to choose from, with prices ranging from $850 to $2,109. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…

    Renting a house with children

    There are 17 properties in East Lake, Columbia, SC listed for rent right now with prices ranging from $850 to $2,109. But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in East Lake, Columbia, SC and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 17 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!