A lively area with bars, restaurants, and weekend activity. Ideal if you want a social scene steps from your apartment. Best for: Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members. Typical rent: $850–$1,450/mo.

Distance varies by block — tour from College Hill to your campus buildings before signing.

Expect $850–$1,450/mo in College Hill. Studio: $750/mo; 1 bedroom: $900/mo; 2 bedroom: $1,200/mo; Area range: $850–$1,450/mo.

College Hill scores 68/100 on our student-housing safety model. Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this h…

College Hill is a short transit or bike ride to Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia. Transit convenience near Columbia, SC scores about 73/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.

About 80% of residents near College Hill rent rather than own. Roughly 73% undergrad vs 27% graduate renters — Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members.

Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia, starting 60 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.

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