Real Estate Investing in Lexington County, South Carolina

Everything the listing leaves out — vacancy, rent trend, cap rate, landlord climate. All free.

12 ZIP codes • Population: 285,216

Should you buy in Lexington County, SC? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (75/100)

Solid choice β€” stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.1 / 5 (53/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

What’s happening in Lexington County, SC?

Click any question — our AI will research it live from the web and show you sources.

✨ Live AI + Web Search
Want to ask your own questions? Upgrade to Pro for unlimited custom queries.
3.1/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $254,252
Avg Monthly Rent $1,580
ZIP Codes 12

Investing in Lexington County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in South Carolina: Lexington has 11 cities, 12 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

Lexington is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. firmly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Lexington β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
Open the Market Finder →
Free to search · investor plans from $19/mo

Landlord Ground Truth

Real numbers from people who own or manage rentals in Lexington County, SC. Anonymous, moderated, never written by AI.

Do you own or manage rentals in Lexington County, SC?

~25 seconds · no account needed · your report is anonymous

Avg Home Value
$254,252
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,580
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (SC)
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Columbia, SC metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
52%
Days Pending
1/2
59 days

View all metro crash risk rankings β†’

πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Lexington County

13 Colleges 53,969 Students 1,702 Off-Campus Renters
B
University of South Carolina-Columbia
4-Year Public Β· 36,579 students
πŸ“ ~365 students rent off-campus
C
Allen University
4-Year Private Β· 677 students
C
Columbia International University
4-Year Private Β· 2,631 students
C
Benedict College
4-Year Private Β· 1,731 students
C
Columbia College
4-Year Private Β· 1,572 students
C
Midlands Technical College
2-Year Public Β· 8,978 students
πŸ“ ~1,337 students rent off-campus
C
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia
Vocational For-Profit Β· 74 students
C
Southeastern College-Columbia
2-Year For-Profit Β· 249 students
D
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia
Vocational For-Profit Β· 124 students
D
Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia
Vocational For-Profit Β· 300 students
D
Barber Tech Academy-Columbia
Vocational For-Profit Β· 32 students
D
Fortis College-Columbia
2-Year For-Profit Β· 513 students
D
South University-Columbia
4-Year For-Profit Β· 509 students

Investor Insight: With 1,702 students living off-campus, Lexington County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Lexington County

ZIP Codes in Lexington County, SC

Screen every market in Lexington County

Filter this county’s ZIPs by cap rate, vacancy, appreciation and 30+ more criteria, and export your shortlist to CSV — with the Investor plan ($19/mo). Add weekly alerts when these markets move with Investor Pro+.

View Plans

Frequently Asked Questions About Lexington County

What is the investability score for, SC?

The 3.1/5 investability rating in, SC reflects its $254K prices and $1,580/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within SC.

Is vacancy a concern in, SC?

Occupancy in, SC runs consistent with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,580/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Is the tenant base reliable in, SC?

, SC offers a consistent renter base at the $1,580/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Is, SC above or below the SC benchmark?

Relative to SC as a whole, ranks broadly in line with. The local 3.1/5 score summarizes the position.

Community Ratings

What people who’ve spent time here actually say. Not paid reviews.

Be the first to rate Lexington County, SC.

It takes 30 seconds. No signup. Your rating helps everyone who comes here after you.