About Cantey & Company
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.
Years in business from the company's website: “Bill Cantey founded Cantey & Company in 1977.”
Written by our team from the company's Google listing and website.
What we checked
- Google listing open, checked October 2026
- Manages rentals for other owners (our property-manager check)
- Website read on November 4, 2026
- Newest Google review: October 26, 2026
Not checked by us
- South Carolina license records (coming soon)
- Fees and contract terms: ask for a written quote
- Insurance
- Service quality beyond Google reviews
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At a glance
Property types
- Single-family homes
- Apartments
- Duplexes
Services
- Property management
- Leasing
Areas served
- Columbia
- Lexington
From the company's website, checked November 4, 2026.
How they work with owners
- Inspections
- “We’ll also perform regular inspections to help make sure that everything is taken care of.” Source
Copied word for word from the company's website, read November 4, 2026.
Office and hours
3300 Harrison Rd Columbia SC 29204 430 South Lake Dr. Lexington SC 29072, 3300 Harrison Rd, Columbia, SC 29204
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours from Google. Call ahead to confirm.
Google rating
Topics reviewers mention
- Kind staff 9
- Mold 4
- Caring staff 3
- Deposit return 3
- Prompt response 3
- Rental experience 3
- Quick issue resolution 3
- Client care 2
- Property viewing 2
- Tenant placement 2
Source: Google. Newest review October 26, 2026. We show counts only, never review text. Read the reviews on Google
Questions about Cantey & Company
Where is Cantey & Company located?
Cantey & Company's office is at 3300 Harrison Rd Columbia SC 29204 430 South Lake Dr. Lexington SC 29072, 3300 Harrison Rd, Columbia, SC 29204.
How long has Cantey & Company been in business?
Since 1977, about 49 years. Its website says: “Bill Cantey founded Cantey & Company in 1977.”
How much does Cantey & Company charge?
Cantey & Company does not publish its fees on its website. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges.
Which areas does Cantey & Company serve?
Its website lists Columbia and Lexington.
What does Cantey & Company manage?
Property types: single-family homes, apartments and duplexes. Services: property management and leasing. From the company's website.
What do Google reviewers say about Cantey & Company?
Cantey & Company has a 3.1 rating from 234 Google reviews. Most reviewers mention kind, helpful office staff, quick move-ins and prompt answers to questions.
How do I get a quote from Cantey & Company?
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