West Columbia Apartments for Rent

Hello, West Columbia

Welcome to West Columbia, a city in Lexington County, in the sweet state of South Carolina. The city is on the Saluda and Congaree Rivers, right across from South Carolina’s capital city, Columbia.

Swing by our Apartment Guide to pick up some tips on searching for your perfect new place. The LocalTalk is another great resource that's not to be missed. Here, you can get in touch with some of the city's current residents before you make the move. If you still have questions, just type them into our Ask a Question feature and one of our local experts will get back to you with the answers. It couldn't be easier!

West Columbia Rental Trends

Don’t worry about wheeling and dealing for the best price on a great new apartment; our apartment finder will do all the hard work for you. Whether you’re looking for a huge place for you and your lovable mutt, or a cozy apartment with a view of the Saluda River, we’re here to help you find it. If you’d like to know just how much you might spend on a new apartment, take a look at the rent chart. It has the latest average rates on one, two, and three bedroom apartments. Ready to learn more about life in West Columbia? Read on!

Out and About in West Columbia

It’s easy to find spaces and places to get outside into that beautiful sunshine when you live in West Columbia. The city has parks, playgrounds, trails, and athletic fields that are sure to get your heart pumping and your feet thumping. You can find places to hike, fish, ice skate, golf, kayak, swim, and bike. There's no shortage of activity here! The Three Rivers Greenway is a gorgeous place to find some peace and quiet, hike, or jog. Click on the link to check it out.

If you like shopping al fresco, pick up some fresh fruits and veggies, dine, and shop 'til you drop at the South Carolina State Farmers’ Market. This market is enormous and has specialty foods, a children’s play area, an amphitheater, and a number of restaurants. Click here to check this amazing place out. Be sure to keep an eye on the calendar so that you don’t miss out on any special events, such as live music shows and movie nights.

A Little Time Travel

If you’re interested in learning a bit about local history, this city has plenty of it. Click here to learn all about West Columbia's colorful past. The Historic Columbia Foundation is another great resource if you want to delve even deeper into local history.

Calling Columbia

One of the best things about living in West Columbia is that you get to enjoy small town life while being only minutes from the big city. Head into Columbia to visit to the historic South Carolina State House, the McKissick Museum, the Kensington Mansion, or the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum. Take the kids to EdVenture, the South’s largest children’s museum. Your opportunities for fun, dining, shopping, and culture are endless in the capital city, so you can feel free to go wild.

Speaking of wild, you'll also want to pack up the kids and head to the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Check out the animals, enjoy some of the zoo’s special programs, or stroll through the gorgeous botanical gardens. The paths through the gardens even pass by some historic buildings from the 1800s. Special programs at the zoo include Brew at the Zoo, Lights Before Christmas, Riverbanks Zoofari, Wine Tastings, and Boo at the Zoo. There is always something going on here and it’s a great place for everyone in the family. 

If you’re planning a trip, you’ll find it easy to get to where you need to go from West Columbia. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is right in West Columbia, making it easy to fly, fly away. Just make sure to come back again–your apartment will be lonely without you!