Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Columbia

11.4% of Columbia’s ZIP codes now have median gross rents above $1,500—according to the latest ALEX Intelligence data, published October 26, 2026. This isn’t a statewide trend, but a localized shift in just four ZIPs: 29036, 29063, 29229, and 29072. The data shows that affordability remains a defining strength of the Midlands, even as select areas near Fort Jackson and new developments see early rent pressure. This report is based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024. The full dataset: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-26-columbia-sc-threshold-gross-rent-1500-zcta Share of Zip Codes With Median Gross Rent Above $1,500, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 ZIP 29036 — $2,011 #2 ZIP 29063 — $1,653 #3 ZIP 29229 — $1,640 #4 ZIP 29072 — $1,509 #5 ZIP 29212 — $1,452 #6 ZIP 29206 — $1,419 #7 ZIP 29033 — $1,330 #8 ZIP 29209 — $1,326 #9 ZIP 29045 — $1,321 #10 ZIP 29016 — $1,282 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Thomas Kirchel (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=162139043; Slide 2: Runner1928 (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=32962254; Slide 3: w_lemay (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=142049404; Slide 4: w_lemay (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=142049416 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-26-columbia-sc-threshold-gross-rent-1500-zcta View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902