Rent to own Homes in West Columbia, SC

Welcome to West Columbia, a jewel by the Congaree River in Lexington County that was originally known as New Brookland. As the name suggests, this city of 15,500 is situated right to the west of Columbia, and is a pleasant mix of the old, the new, and the beautiful. It's this intersection of past and present, along with the presence of nature, outdoor recreation, quaint architecture, and urban amenities, that make West Columbia a true gem. The Southern charm and friendliness that come with it are an added bonus.

West Columbia, SC is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $44,282 and a median rent of $852, the West Columbia, SC rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in West Columbia, SC. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out West Columbia, SC rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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146 ADLER RD
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Single Family Home
West Columbia, SC 29170
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4
2800 ft2
2007
113 TARPARLIN DR
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Single Family Home
Lexington, SC 29073
3
2
1178 ft2
1989
105 GAMECOCK DR
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Single Family Home
Blythewood, SC 29016
3
2
1351 ft2
1994
Hot
212 POND RIDGE RD E
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Single Family Home
Columbia, SC 29223
3
3
1500 ft2
1981
1009 BRIDGEWATER RD
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Single Family Home
Batesburg, SC 29006
3
2
2009 ft2
2007
New
1 of 58 1706 CHADSWORTH DR
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Single Family Home
Cayce, SC 29033
3
2
1260 ft2
1966
New
115 HOLLY RIDGE LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
West Columbia, SC 29169
4
3
2840 ft2
1982
2336 ORCHARD ST
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Single Family Home
Cayce, SC 29033
3
1
1163 ft2
1965
1217 HUMMINGBIRD DR
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Single Family Home
West Columbia, SC 29169
3
2
2001 ft2
1966
539 BEVERLY DR
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Single Family Home
West Columbia, SC 29169
3
2
2186 ft2
2003
New
1 of 23 109 WAINSCOT OAK LN
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Single Family Home
West Columbia, SC 29169
3
3
1663 ft2
2018
1 of 50 1844 D AVE
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Single Family Home
West Columbia, SC 29169
4
2
1570 ft2
2000
New
10 CANAL PLACE WAY
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Earlewood
Single Family Home
Columbia, SC 29201
2
3
1264 ft2
2005
182 WAR ADMIRAL DR
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Single Family Home
West Columbia, SC 29170
2
3
1120 ft2
2008
New
2814 PARK ST
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Single Family Home
Columbia, SC 29201
3
2
1572 ft2
1920
815 KARLANEY AVE
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Single Family Home
Cayce, SC 29033
3
3
2762 ft2
2000
1128 SEMINOLE DR
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Single Family Home
West Columbia, SC 29169
2
1
1314 ft2
1956
New
2900 PARK ST
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Single Family Home
Columbia, SC 29201
3
2
984 ft2
1980
101 SPRINGFIELD DR
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Single Family Home
West Columbia, SC 29169
3
2
1416 ft2
1972
New
529 LIVEBARK LN
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Single Family Home
Lexington, SC 29073
3
2
1401 ft2
1993
1 of 28 2314 LAURIE ST
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Single Family Home
Cayce, SC 29033
2
1
1146 ft2
1955
New
154 SAINT GEORGE RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
West Columbia, SC 29170
3
3
1612 ft2
2019
New
601 RIVERHILL CIR #E4
Rent to Own Eligible
Skyland
Townhouse/Condo
Columbia, SC 29210
2
2
124152 ft2
1973
New
193 SILVER RUN PL
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Single Family Home
West Columbia, SC 29169
3
3
1427 ft2
2021
505 LAUREL HILL LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Laurel Hill
Single Family Home
Columbia, SC 29201
3
2
1166 ft2
2002
New
157 GOLDEN POND DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Lexington, SC 29073
3
2
1400 ft2
1990
1 of 36 2519 PARK ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Elmwood Park
Townhouse/Condo
Columbia, SC 29201
2
2
2190 ft2
2012
New
3111 LAKEWOOD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Earlewood
Single Family Home
Columbia, SC 29201
3
2
1519 ft2
1940
New
400 RIVERCHASE WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Lexington, SC 29072
4
3
2670 ft2
1987
3501 LYLES ST #H
Rent to Own Eligible
Earlewood
Townhouse/Condo
Columbia, SC 29201
2
4
2542 ft2
2017
11 ARSENAL HILL CT
Rent to Own Eligible
The Congaree Vista
Single Family Home
Columbia, SC 29201
4
4
3094 ft2
2007
1 of 33 3400 PLATT SPRINGS RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
West Columbia, SC 29170
3
2
1794 ft2
1890
1037 DAWSON DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
West Columbia, SC 29169
3
2
1498 ft2
1970
820 CHEEHAW AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
West Columbia, SC 29170
5
3
2264 ft2
2021
2716 RIVERSIDE LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Cayce, SC 29033
3
1
1118 ft2
1965
1902 PARLIAMENT RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Cayce, SC 29033
3
2
1231 ft2
1961
239 ORISTO RIDGE WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
West Columbia, SC 29170
5
3
2264 ft2
2019
10 SUMMERLEA LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Hyatt Park
Single Family Home
Columbia, SC 29203
3
3
1738 ft2
2002
New
3801 LAMAR ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Columbia, SC 29203
2
2
1416 ft2
1925
New
1535 OMAREST DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Columbia, SC 29210
3
2
2060 ft2
1958
New
810 KINGSBRIDGE RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Columbia, SC 29210
4
3
2121 ft2
1972
2538 ASHLAND RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Columbia, SC 29210
4
2
2436 ft2
1969
1 of 55 1119 GREENRIDGE LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Columbia, SC 29210
3
2
1560 ft2
1968
333 MANSFIELD CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Lexington, SC 29073
3
2
1308 ft2
1988
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Buying a Home in West Columbia, SC

West Columbia, SC is seeing rapid growth and West Columbia, SC's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -28% below the 2024 national average. West Columbia, SC is part of Lexington county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Lexington is 0.57% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top 6 Reasons to Live in West Columbia, SC

Enjoy awesome outdoor recreation! The location beside Congaree River is notable, as this is a premier canoeing and kayaking spot in the region. The Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden covers 70 acres and is great for a stroll, as the grounds feature stunning themed gardens that have made it one of the nation's top public gardens. Additionally, the Saluda Terrace Gardens Pond offers space to fish.

Taste all the delicious food in town! Having a great meal in West Columbia is not a difficult task. True BBQ serves up excellent smoked meats and classic southern sides. Cafe Strudel is known for their assortment of soups and sandwiches, as well as being a nice place for a drink. And for something with a kick, head to Spice Junction and order a curry dish.

Save on housing prices! West Columbia is a growing city, but the property value per square foot, which is at $82, is still less than Columbia's metropolitan average. If you buy or rent to own now in West Columbia, you'll be saving money on the property you get as prices are predicted to rise in the coming years. The Saluda Gardens neighborhood and The Avenues district are worth checking for homes for sale.

Go out on a shopping spree! Niche shops and independent stores abound in West Columbia, especially in the New Brookland Historic District. The Old Mill Antique Mall has incredible bargain selections, from collectibles to furniture. Bill's Music Shop and Pickin' Parlor sells a range of musical instruments. And Scratch 'n' Spin stocks all sorts of records, comic books, and games.

Welcoming to renters and buyers! With 55.7% of the city's housing units owner-occupied and 44.3% renter-occupied, West Columbia is welcoming to both buyers and leasers. For rental homes, search near the Westside Plaza Shopping Center. To see some for sale listings, try looking around Saluda River or Columbia Farms.

Go out and party! There are plenty of solid nightlife venues right in West Columbia. Conundrum Music Hall often hosts festive live music shows. 116 Espresso and Wine Bar provides a casual environment for having a cocktail. Additionally, downtown Columbia is just a short drive away and full of happening bars and clubs.