Columbia Rising
1300 Johnson Ave,
Columbia, SC 29203
$950 | 2 Beds
Urban living meets a rural landscape in Colonial Heights, a charming neighborhood located about one mile north of downtown Columbia, South Carolina. With Highway 277 passing through the neighborhood, residents enjoy fast access to the city and to the University of South Carolina. Colonial Heights features mature trees and green hills, intermingled with business and commercial districts for a unique blend of city and country. Take Medical Drive to North Main Street and be in the heart of the city in about five minutes.
Find an apartment in Colonial Heights and you’ll be in the city’s medical hub. Colonial Heights is home to Palmetto Health Heart Hospital, Palmetto Health Richland, and several medical parks. Earlewood Park, which borders the neighborhood to the south, features a playground, an amphitheater, ball fields, basketball and tennis courts, the NoMa Bark Park, and a disc golf course.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Colonial Heights is $886 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Colonial Heights has increased by 5.7% in the past year.
2 BR
714 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$886/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.