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ZIP 29201

Part of Columbia, SC
Pop. 24,605·Richland County·63rd most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,679/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
-$286
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ZIP 29201 · $1,679
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,390
1 BR
$1,570
2 BR
$1,720
3 BR
$2,190
4 BR+
$2,580
Research median
$1,720/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,148/yr
At $1,679/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyRichland County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.6% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29201 (Columbia, SC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 52.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,605
Median income
$32,297
Median age
22.5
Renters
75%
Age distribution
70.3%
12.3%
Under 186.3%
18–3470.3%
35–5412.3%
55–644.5%
65+6.6%
Gender
53.4%
46.6%
Male53.4%
Female46.6%
Race & ethnicity
63.3%
23.2%
White63.3%
Black23.2%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian5.4%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
17.1%
21.7%
52.9%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma17.1%
Some college21.7%
Bachelor's+52.9%
Housing tenure
25%
75%
Owner25%
Renter75%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29201 in Columbia, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,197 → $1,679
up 40.3%
Income
$32,306 → $32,297
up 0.0%
Population
21,176 → 24,605
up 16.2%
Renter share
72.9% → 75%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
60.6% → 52.9%
-7.7 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 29201 in Columbia, SC has increased from $1,197 to $1,679, a 40.3% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $32,306 to $32,297 across the same window, up 0.0% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 16.2% since 2021, moving from about 21,176 residents to roughly 24,605. Renters now make up 75% of households, compared with 72.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 52.9% of adults here, versus 60.6% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 29201 in Columbia, SC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29201 covers Columbia, SC. The median rent here is $1,679/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo.

At 62% of local median household income ($32,297/yr), ZIP 29201 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29201 (Columbia, SC) is $1,679. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29201's median rent of $1,679/mo is $286 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29201 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29201 falls in the middle range for South Carolina, ranking #63 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,679/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,679/mo in ZIP 29201. The local median household income is $32,297/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29201?

Rent in ZIP 29201 has increased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 29201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29201 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,679/mo, rent takes approximately 62% of the local median household income ($32,297/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29201 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 29201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 75% of ZIP 29201 households are renters, while 25% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 29201 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 29201 compare to the rest of Columbia?

ZIP 29201 is pricier than Columbia as a whole. At $1,679/mo, it's $201 above the Columbia citywide median of $1,478/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
62%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,679/mo, rent takes ~62% of ZIP 29201's median household income ($32,297/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29201 62%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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