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1314 Rosewood Dr Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29201
Rent Midlands manages single-family rental homes and apartment communities in Columbia and across South Carolina, handling leasing, maintenance, rent collection and owner statements, with regular inspections and preventive upkeep.
In their words: “Repairs and services arranged to maintain the value of the property.”
Review summary: Reviewers mention friendly, professional staff, homes leased quickly and landlords who handle issues promptly.
540 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
Allrental property management, based in Seven Oaks, is a full-service company managing residential and commercial properties across Columbia, Richland County and Lexington County, with screening, lease preparation, inspections, rent collection and HVAC service.
In their words: “Allrental is a full-service property management company handling all phases of property management for residential and commercial properties in the midlands of South Carolina.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a long-serving, respectful owner who responds quickly and looks out for owners and tenants.
4611 Hard Scrabble Rd Ste 109-316, Columbia, SC 29229
Superior Rental Properties is a full-service Columbia company offering leasing and property management for residential properties in South Carolina, including homes for military families.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention professional, responsive service, good communication and an easy process for owners and renters.
425 Summit Terrace Ct Bldg 4, Columbia, SC 29229
Cross Property Group is a Columbia company managing residential, student housing and commercial properties, with maintenance coordination, inspections, rent collection, tenant screening and financial reporting.
Review summary: Reviewers mention professional service, quick placement into rentals and strong support for owners living away.
Gamecock Property Management has served the Midlands since 2004, renting homes, condos and duplexes in the Columbia area to students, individuals and families, with online payments and maintenance requests.
In their words: “We offer homes for rent, properties for lease, rental condos, duplexes and rent-to-own options for college students, individuals and families looking to live in the greater Columbia, South Carolina area.”
Review summary: Reviewers mention helpful, friendly staff and long, positive rental stays.
Serves the Columbia area · no public office address, so no map pin
PMI Columbia Riverbanks is a locally owned PMI franchise office serving Columbia, managing residential rentals and second homes with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, accounting, inspections, evictions and home watch.
In their words: “PMI Columbia Riverbanks is a full-service real estate asset management company that provides professional Residential services.”
Property Consultants of Columbia, founded in 1989, manages and sells residential and commercial properties across Greater Columbia, including Lake Murray, Irmo, Lexington, Chapin, Elgin and Blythewood, with tenant screening, placement and maintenance.
Review summary: Most reviewers are renters who mention pleasant staff, well-kept homes and fast responses when something needs fixing.
Serves the Columbia area · no public office address, so no map pin
Better Way Properties LLC (BWP) is a local property management company serving the Columbia area that focuses on communication and connection with owners and residents.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention nice, sincere staff who listen to concerns and are easy to reach.
Serves the Columbia area · no public office address, so no map pin
Intelligent Property Management serves the Columbia area, listing rental properties and taking applications online; the listing gives few other details about its services.
2931 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205
Soda City Rentals manages rental homes and apartments in Columbia, with a full-time staff that handles day-to-day work for owners and helps tenants find places to live.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention responsive communication, proactive tenant placement and issues resolved without delay.
New World Properties, founded in 2019 in Columbia, offers residential and commercial property management, rental analysis and community association management with compliance support.
In their words: “They care greatly about increasing the property value and extremely focused in keeping up the rules and regulations in compliance.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention reliable, responsive management and attentive care for tenants and HOA boards.
MoveZen Property Management, operating since 2006, has a Columbia office and manages single-family homes, apartments, build-to-rent communities and furnished rentals across the Carolinas, including Greenville, Rock Hill, Fort Mill and Charlotte.
Review summary: Reviewers mention helpful, communicative staff and a quick application review.
136-4 Forum Dr, Columbia, SC 29229
1147 PROPERTIES is a Columbia company that leases and manages residential rental properties, connecting property owners with renters seeking homes within South Carolina.
APM Realty Group has offered full-service property management and real estate since 2004, and from its Seven Oaks office manages single-family rental homes in the Columbia area with marketing, rent collection, maintenance and sales.
In their words: “Full Service Property Management and Real Estate, since 2004.”
844 St Andrews Rd Ste D, Columbia, SC 29210
Dwella Property Management, based in St. Andrews in the Columbia area, offers renovated single-family rental homes across South Carolina, with property management, maintenance, inspections and leasing.
In their words: “At Dwella Property Management, we specialize in providing high-quality, professionally renovated rental homes to families across South Carolina.”
Serves the Columbia area · no public office address, so no map pin
Green Lake Property Management is a Columbia-based company managing residential and short-term rental properties, with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, financial reporting and real estate sales.
In their words: “Includes marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, & financial reporting”
2320 Wayne St, Columbia, SC 29201
Heartwood Columbia Property Management is a locally owned Columbia company, rooted in furnished and short-term rentals, that manages long-term rental homes across the Midlands with marketing, screening, rent collection, inspections, maintenance and reporting.
In their words: “We bring hospitality-driven standards to long-term property management.”
Serves the Columbia area · no public office address, so no map pin
RP Properties is listed as a property management company serving the Columbia area; the listing gives few other details about the homes it manages or its services.
3790 Fernandina Rd #105, Columbia, SC 29210
PURE Property Management of South Carolina is part of the PURE Property Management brand, managing single-family and multifamily rentals from its Seven Oaks office and across the Charleston area, including Folly Beach, Goose Creek, James Island and Moncks Corner.
In their words: “Across South Carolina, our teams serve diverse coastal and suburban markets with operational excellence, reliable care, and professional oversight.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention polite staff, an easy application process, quick responses and regular inspections.
3031 Scotsman Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
Insigma Group, based in Dentsville, is a full-service company managing rental homes in Columbia, Irmo, Blythewood, Hopkins, Lugoff and West Columbia, with advertising, tenant screening, rent collection, evictions and maintenance.
In their words: “Insigma Group is a full-service property management company in the metropolitan area of Columbia, South Carolina.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention quick handling of problems, fair rents and a good working relationship for owners.
Merrilyn Hall Realty, founded in 1985 and based in St. Andrews, is a locally owned brokerage handling residential sales and property management of rental homes and condos in Columbia and the Midlands.
In their words: “Founded in 1985 by Merrilyn Hall, we’ve built our business around serving the residential real estate sales and property management needs of Midlands residents with experienced, personalized care.”
Review summary: Reviewers mention helpful, communicative agents for buying and selling, while two renters describe difficult experiences.
121 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd Ste 102A, Columbia, SC 29229
Property Management Services of Columbia manages rental homes, apartments, condos and commercial properties for owners in the Columbia area, including tenant placement and screening.
24 Office Park Ct Suite A, Columbia, SC 29223
Real Property Management Midlands is a Real Property Management franchise office in Columbia, managing residential rentals with marketing, leasing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, evictions and online owner and tenant portals.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention kind, professional staff, a quick leasing process and work orders handled promptly.
2200 Sumter St, Columbia, SC 29201
Yip Property Management Services is a locally owned firm in downtown Columbia that manages and leases rental homes for owners in the capital city and nearby areas.
In their words: “We provide services to owners looking for property management services in the capital city and surrounding areas.”
Fowler has operated in Columbia since 1977, managing single-family rentals, small multifamily and local commercial properties in Columbia, Lexington, Blythewood, West Columbia, Irmo and Chapin, with leasing, screening, maintenance, rent collection and reporting.
In their words: “Fowler gives owners one accountable local team for leasing, resident communication, maintenance coordination, and reporting—so the work moves without pulling you back into it.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention responsive, helpful staff, regular updates and clear accounting for rental owners.
1004 Gervais St Ste 203, Columbia, SC 29201
HomeRiver Group Columbia Property Management is the Columbia office of HomeRiver, a national company, offering residential leasing, management, maintenance, renovation and brokerage services for rental owners.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention helpful, informative staff, quick replies and a smooth process for getting homes rented.
1 Harbison Way Ste 115, Columbia, SC 29212
Midlands Property Management manages single-family homes, multi-unit buildings, apartments and townhomes around Columbia, with tenant screening, rent collection, financial statements, inspections, round-the-clock maintenance and market analysis.
In their words: “We specialize in the management of single and multi-unit properties, apartments and town homes in the surrounding areas of Columbia, South Carolina.”
2725 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205
Ray Covington Property Management, based in Columbia, manages single-family homes, condos, student housing and commercial properties across the Midlands, with advertising, showings, tenant screening, landscaping and condominium management.
In their words: “We specialize in both residential and commercial rental properties.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention friendly, caring staff who are easy to reach and helpful during moves and home searches.
2320 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205
The Shandon Group, based in Columbia, manages and maintains residential and commercial properties across South Carolina, from Spartanburg and Greenville to Columbia, Georgetown and Beaufort.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention polite, patient staff and quick help with repairs and problems.
3300 Harrison Rd Columbia SC 29204 430 South Lake Dr. Lexington SC 29072, 3300 Harrison Rd, Columbia, SC 29204
Cantey & Company, founded in 1977 by Bill Cantey, is a family-owned company in Forest Acres managing single-family homes, apartments and duplexes in Columbia and Lexington.
In their words: “We pledge to always treat every customer that walks through our door with the level of care, respect and attention-to-detail that they deserve.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention kind, helpful office staff, quick move-ins and prompt answers to questions.
822 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205
Hubbard Bowers is a Columbia real estate sales and property management company that also offers furnished and short-stay rentals in the Columbia area.
Review summary: Reviewers mention fast maintenance and responsive, flexible staff, though a few raise concerns about contracts and condo pricing.
CAHEC Management, founded in 1985 and with an office in Dentsville, manages affordable and senior apartment communities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida, including Rural Development properties.
In their words: “At CAHEC Management, Inc., we create vibrant communities our residents can call home through personalized property management services.”
APM Realty Group, offering full-service property management and real estate since 2004, manages single-family rental homes in the Columbia area from its St. Andrews office, with marketing, rent collection, maintenance and sales.
In their words: “Full Service Property Management and Real Estate, since 2004.”
Patton Properties, established in 1979 as a full brokerage company, manages residential rentals in Columbia, West Columbia, Cayce and Lexington, with marketing, screening, rent collection, inspections, maintenance, reporting and evictions.
Columbia Property Management was started in 2004 and manages apartments, single-family homes, student housing near the university and commercial space in Columbia, with leasing, pre-leasing and around-the-clock emergency maintenance.
In their words: “In addition, we have someone available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with emergency property needs.”
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Rents in Columbia are $17 below the Richland County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 10 of the last 12 months: +$41 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Columbia's typical asking rent is $17 (1.1%) below the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Columbia is number 2 of 2 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
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Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, May and July, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $1,500 | +2.8% | 35 |
| West Columbia | $1,558 | +5.3% | 5 |
| Irmo | $1,810 | +1.6% | 4 |
| Lexington | $1,774 | +1.7% | 3 |
| Chapin | $2,190 | 2 | |
| Orangeburg | $1,152 | +7.4% | 10 |
| Rock Hill | $1,517 | +1.7% | 6 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 35 property management companies in Columbia, Richland County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Cayce and Irmo, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Columbia is $1,500 (September 2026); +2.8% over the past year and +30.1% over five years. About 54.5% of homes in Columbia are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 6.8% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 35 property management companies in Columbia, SC: 30 with an office in the city and 5 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Columbia was $1,500 a month in September 2026, +2.8% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, May and July. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. No company can pay for its position.
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