The Babcock
2110 Pickens St,
Columbia, SC 29201
$1,295 - $1,899
1-2 Beds
Benedict College
Columbia, SC
Benedict College - Columbia, SC
Area Guide
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Benedict
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Tigers
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Private
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HBCU
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Baptist
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Accessible
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Nurturing
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Intimate
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Welcoming
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Diverse
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Founded in 1870, Benedict College is a full-opportunity institution with high-quality teaching, research, and public service programs. Benedict’s programs provide students and the community with the knowledge, skills, understanding, and values needed to become a power for good in society and to create a better world.
Located in South Carolina’s capital city, Benedict is accessible to a wide range of apartments, lofts, and condos available for rent near campus. Nearby neighborhoods include Waverly, Five Points, and Shandon. Convenience to U.S. Routes 1 and 378 allows for simple commutes and travels from the Benedict campus.
Over 65 clubs and organizations, Greek life, artistic performances, special events, and NCAA Division II Tiger athletics all contribute to the vibrant campus atmosphere at Benedict. Just minutes from Downtown Columbia, Benedict is close to plenty of museums, parks, gardens, and entertainment venues as well as notable attractions like Congaree National Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden, and Sesquicentennial State Park.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Columbia, SC is $1,009 for a studio, $1,163 for one bedroom, $1,345 for two bedrooms, and $1,634 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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433 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,009/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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736 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,163/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,066 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,345/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,343 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,634/month
Average Rent
Transportation
45
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
17
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
38
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
268 Students
Public
Grades K-5
631 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
233 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
737 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
614 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
905 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
533 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
652 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,354 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,154 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,187 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,352 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,150 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,711 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,307 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- McKissick Museum
- Melton Memorial Observatory
- South Carolina State Museum
- EdVenture Children's Museum
- Riverbanks Zoo
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Columbia Metro
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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 November 2025.