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ZIP 29205

Part of Columbia, SC
Pop. 22,223·Richland County·91st most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,489/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.1%
Month-over-Month
-3.4%
vs US Median
-$476
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ZIP 29205 · $1,489
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$2,010
Research median
$1,340/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
$17,868/yr
At $1,489/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyRichland County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.1% YoY, -3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29205 (Columbia, SC) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 64.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,223
Median income
$64,231
Median age
31.9
Renters
47.6%
Age distribution
17.4%
39.3%
21.1%
14.3%
Under 1817.4%
18–3439.3%
35–5421.1%
55–648%
65+14.3%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
70.2%
16.9%
White70.2%
Black16.9%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian3.3%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
20.5%
64.9%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma11.4%
Some college20.5%
Bachelor's+64.9%
Housing tenure
52.4%
47.6%
Owner52.4%
Renter47.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29205 in Columbia, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,124 → $1,489
up 32.5%
Income
$54,663 → $64,231
up 17.5%
Population
23,388 → 22,223
down 5.0%
Renter share
48% → 47.6%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
63.2% → 64.9%
+1.7 pts
Median age
29.6 → 31.9
+2.3 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 29205 in Columbia, SC has climbed by $365 per month, settling near $1,489 after starting the period at $1,124. Census figures show median household income at $64,231 today, compared with $54,663 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 15.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 23,388 to 22,223 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29205 covers Columbia, SC. The median rent here is $1,489/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($64,231/yr), ZIP 29205 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29205?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29205 (Columbia, SC) is $1,489. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29205's median rent of $1,489/mo is $476 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29205 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29205 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #91 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,489/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,489/mo in ZIP 29205. The local median household income is $64,231/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29205?

Rent in ZIP 29205 has decreased 7.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29205 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,489/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($64,231/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29205 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.6% of ZIP 29205 households are renters, while 52.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29205 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29205 compare to the rest of Columbia?

ZIP 29205 is pricier than Columbia as a whole. At $1,489/mo, it's $11 above the Columbia citywide median of $1,478/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29205 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,489/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 29205's median household income ($64,231/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29205 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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