RentDataNowRentDataNow
ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29210

Part of Columbia, SC
Pop. 39,962·Richland County·119th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,161/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.3%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$804
Stable (Monthly)
Be the first to discuss 29210 rents ↓
Most AffordableMost Expensive
ZIP 29210 · $1,161
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,730
4 BR+
$2,040
Research median
$1,360/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,932/yr
At $1,161/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyRichland County
Rent Market Meter
Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 4.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.3% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29210 (Columbia, SC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,962
Median income
$50,871
Median age
34.8
Renters
63.7%
Age distribution
18.3%
32%
26.7%
12.6%
Under 1818.3%
18–3432%
35–5426.7%
55–6410.4%
65+12.6%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
35.8%
54.9%
White35.8%
Black54.9%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian1.8%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
28.3%
32.4%
29.8%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma28.3%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+29.8%
Housing tenure
36.3%
63.7%
Owner36.3%
Renter63.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29210 in Columbia, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$897 → $1,161
up 29.4%
Income
$45,586 → $50,871
up 11.6%
Population
40,269 → 39,962
down 0.8%
Renter share
62.9% → 63.7%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
27.8% → 29.8%
+2.0 pts
Median age
33 → 34.8
+1.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 29210 in Columbia, SC has increased by $264 per month, settling near $1,161 after starting the period at $897. Median household income grew from $45,586 to $50,871 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.6% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 27.8% to 29.8%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 29210 in Columbia, SC reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

Community

Discussions about ZIP 29210

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

Local insights

Tips for renters in ZIP 29210

About renting in ZIP 29210

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29210 covers Columbia, SC. The median rent here is $1,161/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($50,871/yr), ZIP 29210 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 29210?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29210 (Columbia, SC) is $1,161. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29210 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29210's median rent of $1,161/mo is $804 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29210 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29210 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #119 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,161/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29210?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,161/mo in ZIP 29210. The local median household income is $50,871/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29210?

Rent in ZIP 29210 has decreased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 29210 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29210 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,161/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($50,871/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29210 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29210 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.7% of ZIP 29210 households are renters, while 36.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 29210 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 29210 compare to the rest of Columbia?

ZIP 29210 is more affordable than Columbia overall. At $1,161/mo, it's $317 below the Columbia citywide median of $1,478/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29210 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29210 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,161/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 29210's median household income ($50,871/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29210 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
Compare

How does this area stack up?

Pick another city or ZIP to compare.

Schools nearby

Public schools near ZIP 29210 (Columbia, SC)

Recent submissions

Be the first to submit your rent for this ZIP.

Recent discussions

No discussions yet.