Columbia, SC Metro Area - Investment Guide
Metro Area • 30 Cities • 41 ZIP Codes
Avg Home Value
$243,083
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,405
Avg Cap Rate
4.80%
Avg Investability
3.0 ★
Cities
30
ZIP Codes
41
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Market Trends
Metro Home Value History
Metro Rent History
🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate:
6.76%
as of Sep 10
Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
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COOL MARKET
Columbia, SC Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
59 days
Average time to sell
Average
11.6%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
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Market conditions data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly
Best ZIP codes in Columbia, SC
Every ZIP in the metro, ranked four ways. Free.
Cities in Columbia, SC
Batesburg-Leesville
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Bethune
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Blackstock
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Blair
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Blythewood
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Camden
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Cameron
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Cassatt
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Cayce
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Chapin
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Elgin
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Gadsden
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Gaston
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Gilbert
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Hopkins
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Irmo
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Jenkinsville
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Lexington
South Carolina
2 ZIPs
Liberty Hill
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Little Mountain
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Lugoff
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Pelion
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Ridgeway
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Saint Matthews
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Saluda
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Springdale
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Swansea
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
West Columbia
South Carolina
2 ZIPs
Westville
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Winnsboro
South Carolina
1 ZIPs
Top ZIP Codes by Investability
| ZIP Code | City | State | Home Value | Rent | Cap Rate | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29052 | Gadsden | SC | $91,116 | $1,053 | 9.01% | |
| 29052 | Gadsden | SC | $102,549 | $1,053 | 8.01% | |
| 29203 | Columbia | SC | $125,605 | $1,291 | 8.02% | |
| 29203 | Columbia | SC | $125,605 | $1,291 | 8.02% | |
| 29052 | Gadsden | SC | $91,116 | $1,053 | 9.01% | |
| 29203 | Columbia | SC | $132,239 | $1,326 | 7.82% | |
| 29061 | Hopkins | SC | $187,652 | $1,840 | 7.65% | |
| 29052 | Gadsden | SC | $104,990 | $1,053 | 7.82% | |
| 29033 | Cayce | SC | $202,502 | $1,569 | 6.04% | |
| 29073 | Lexington | SC | $252,310 | $1,997 | 6.17% | |
| 29061 | Hopkins | SC | $198,951 | $1,813 | 7.11% | |
| 29203 | Columbia | SC | $133,376 | $1,355 | 7.92% | |
| 29203 | Columbia | SC | $131,593 | $1,323 | 7.84% | |
| 29061 | Hopkins | SC | $187,652 | $1,840 | 7.65% | |
| 29073 | Lexington | SC | $252,310 | $1,997 | 6.17% | |
| 29061 | Hopkins | SC | $197,548 | $1,838 | 7.26% | |
| 29053 | Gaston | SC | $159,318 | $1,625 | 7.96% | |
| 29201 | Columbia | SC | $235,246 | $1,923 | 6.38% | |
| 29204 | Columbia | SC | $183,206 | $1,479 | 6.30% | |
| 29052 | Gadsden | SC | $108,264 | $1,053 | 7.59% | |
| 29033 | Cayce | SC | $213,060 | $1,651 | 6.04% | |
| 29061 | Hopkins | SC | $194,045 | $1,757 | 7.06% | |
| 29052 | Gadsden | SC | $103,739 | $1,053 | 7.92% | |
| 29033 | Cayce | SC | $202,502 | $1,569 | 6.04% | |
| 29201 | Columbia | SC | $235,246 | $1,923 | 6.38% | |
| 29061 | Hopkins | SC | $199,466 | $1,687 | 6.60% | |
| 29204 | Columbia | SC | $183,206 | $1,479 | 6.30% | |
| 29020 | Camden | SC | $233,068 | $873 | 2.92% | |
| 29073 | Lexington | SC | $260,474 | $1,986 | 5.95% | |
| 29036 | Chapin | SC | $441,729 | $2,276 | 4.02% | |
| 29130 | Ridgeway | SC | $294,679 | $1,053 | 2.79% | |
| 29210 | Columbia | SC | $195,864 | $1,149 | 4.58% | |
| 29006 | Batesburg-Leesville | SC | $178,056 | $918 | 4.02% | |
| 29169 | West Columbia | SC | $230,170 | $1,761 | 5.97% | |
| 29009 | Bethune | SC | $156,694 | $1,179 | 5.87% | |
| 29063 | Irmo | SC | $273,007 | $1,699 | 4.85% | |
| 29170 | Springdale | SC | $248,976 | $1,428 | 4.47% | |
| 29030 | Cameron | SC | $217,395 | $1,053 | 3.78% | |
| 29074 | Liberty Hill | SC | $469,439 | $846 | 1.41% | |
| 29204 | Columbia | SC | $189,814 | $1,268 | 5.21% | |
| 29045 | Elgin | SC | $301,136 | $1,774 | 4.60% | |
| 29135 | Saint Matthews | SC | $164,811 | $1,053 | 4.98% | |
| 29212 | Columbia | SC | $277,004 | $1,535 | 4.32% | |
| 29138 | Saluda | SC | $163,437 | $918 | 4.38% | |
| 29223 | Columbia | SC | $216,961 | $1,497 | 5.38% | |
| 29014 | Blackstock | SC | $236,077 | $1,053 | 3.48% | |
| 29032 | Cassatt | SC | $159,657 | $873 | 4.27% | |
| 29075 | Little Mountain | SC | $354,429 | $1,053 | 2.32% | |
| 29205 | Columbia | SC | $312,367 | $1,598 | 3.99% | |
| 29078 | Lugoff | SC | $266,411 | $1,053 | 3.08% |
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About Columbia, SC Real Estate Market
The Columbia, SC metropolitan statistical area (MSA) encompasses 30 cities and 41 ZIP codes. The average home value across the metro is $243,083, with an average monthly rent of $1,405. Explore individual cities and ZIP codes to find investment opportunities that match your criteria.