The Cooper
4214 Bethel Church Rd,
Columbia, SC 29206
$1,199 - $1,899 | 2-4 Beds
Outer East Central is a residential neighborhood located about 10 minutes from the University of South Carolina. Thanks to Outer East Central’s great location, residents have access to all the features in the state’s capital, including Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Congaree National Park, and many shopping districts.
Within the neighborhood, residents have access to shopping plazas off Two Notch Road and Forest Drive. Picturesque parks like Quinine Hill Park can be found around this area as well. Outer East Central is a mostly residential area with rental options of all styles dotted throughout the neighborhood. If you’re looking for an affordable apartment near campus, a house in an ideal neighborhood, or something in between, Outer East Central has you covered.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Outer East Central is $954 for a studio, $1,158 for one bedroom, $1,107 for two bedrooms, and $1,223 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Outer East Central has increased by 13.4% in the past year.
Studio
410 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$954/month
Average Rent
1 BR
765 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,158/month
Average Rent
2 BR
993 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,107/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,153 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,223/month
Average Rent
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Minimal 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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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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.