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Property Managers in Columbia, SC

Compare top property management companies in Columbia, SC. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

Landmark Resources, LLC
Pattie Payton
Columbia, SC
Vetting in Progress Long-term Residential
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Landmark Resources
Nikki Burkland
Columbia, SC
Vetting in Progress Long-term Residential
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Carolina Rental Solutions
Terri Fowler
Columbia, SC
Long-term Residential
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Turner Properties, LLC
Nicole Brown
Columbia, SC
Unverified
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Turner Properties, LLC
Chris Turner
Columbia, SC
Unverified
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The Shandon Group
Chris Twitty
Columbia, SC
Unverified
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Scbrs LLC
Brian Sorrell
Columbia, SC
Unverified
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Wolfe and Taylor, Inc
Steve Taylor
Columbia, SC
Unverified
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ColumbiaLand Realty, Inc
Chris Shull
Columbia, SC
Unverified
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Rental market in Columbia: rising rents

In Columbia, Census median gross rent rose about 26.3% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The market also shows three-bedroom rents about 20% below the U.S. average, renters in 39.7% of homes, and vacancy near 10.5%. The typical home is valued near $242,800, and the median household earns about $63,784 a year, with renters spending a median 34.7% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

-19% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
-20% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
-18% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+26.3% Rent trend, 5-yr
34.7% Rent-to-income

People & households

39.7% Renter-occupied
422,117 Population
+2.6% Population, 5-yr
$63,784 Median household income

Housing stock

10.5% Vacancy rate
$242,800 Median home value
1989 Median year built
67.4% Single-family homes

Jobs

4.3% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed -19% 3-bed -20% 4-bed -18%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 39.7% Owners 60.3%

A professional property manager in Columbia generally handles pricing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance. About 67.4% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 10.5%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 4.3% as of August 2026. Review the managers listed and reach out for a quote.

All rent figures cover long-term residential leases, not short-term or vacation stays. Commercial rents are not listed, but they generally follow local residential movement, so the signal above still applies to you.

Frequently asked questions

How do rents in Columbia compare to the national average?

Against the U.S. average: two-bedroom -19%, three-bedroom -20%, four-bedroom -18%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

Are rents rising in Columbia?

Census median gross rent rose about 26.3% over the last five years.

Is Columbia a good market for rental property?

Tenants have options here, so pricing and low turnover matter. Renters make up 39.7% of households and vacancy sits near 10.5%. Three-bedroom rents run about 20% below the national average, and rents rose about 26.3% over five years.

How strong is rental demand in Columbia?

39.7% of homes are rented, not owned, and the population of 422,117 grew 2.6% over five years. Vacancy runs near 10.5%.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).