Main Street District

Columbia, SC

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Main Street District - Columbia, SC

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Welcome to the main streets of Columbia’s commercial center

Urban Restaurants Bars Museum Entertainment Great Location

Columbia’s Main Street District is a thriving urban neighborhood in the heart of the city. Home to abundant local restaurants and bars, a city park, and a well-known museum, Main Street District is a busy district. Nestled in Downtown Columbia, the neighborhood is lined with mature trees, colorful blooms, and wide sidewalks. The Columbia Museum of Art, Boyd Plaza, and Soda City Market can all be found within the neighborhood’s borders. This lively Saturday market is filled with trendy food trucks and tents offering locally made goods. From Cantina 76 to the Grand on Main, there are abundant dining and nightlife spots. Main Street District is just north of the University of South Carolina, the South Carolina State House, and various longstanding theatres. Rentals in the neighborhood range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for every renter in Columbia’s Main Street District.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Main Street District is $1,178 for a studio, $1,454 for one bedroom, $1,849 for two bedrooms, and $2,573 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Main Street District has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 451 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,178/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 718 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,454/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,016 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,849/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,530 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,573/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

78

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

55

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

56

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Melton Memorial Observatory
  • McKissick Museum
  • South Carolina State Museum
  • EdVenture Children's Museum
  • Riverbanks Zoo

Airports

  • Columbia Metro

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