Student Apartments Near USC

Explore the best of student housing in Columbia, South Carolina! Featuring a central location near campus, premium amenities, and modern finishes, The Standard at Columbia, Saga Columbia, Narrative at Columbia, and The Walk on Shop Road make it easy to live in style while enrolled at the University of South Carolina.

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Narrative Columbia

Narrative at Columbia, a brand-new community of apartments in Columbia, South Carolina, is absolutely bursting with Gamecock spirit. Decked out in garnet and black and located just a few minutes from the Williams-Brice Stadium, these apartments are designed with game day shenanigans in mind. Amenities will include a private campus shuttle, 24/7 fitness center, on-site study facilities, upgraded appliances, and more. With construction expected to be completed in the fall of 2026, these apartments will be move-in ready in no time!

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Saga Columbia

Life slows down at Saga Columbia. Located just a short commute from campus and downtown Columbia, all of the action of USC is within easy reach without feeling overwhelming. On-site amenities include a resort-style pool, hammock garden, study facilities, and more. Spacious interiors, upgraded appliances, and deluxe furniture packages further elevate the USC college experience for residents of our studio and one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for rent near the University of South Carolina.

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Conveniently Located

Narrative Columbia

  • Bike to USC
  • Walk to Williams-Brice Stadium
  • Close to Retail & Dining
  • Nearby Owens Field Park

Saga Columbia

  • Walk to USC
  • Across the Street From Eugene E. Stone Stadium
  • Close to Downtown Columbia
  • Near the USC College of Engineering & Computing

The Standard Columbia

  • Walk to USC
  • Close to the Columbia Museum of Art
  • Near Retail & Dining
  • Walk to Finlay Park

The Walk on Shop Road

  • Bike to USC
  • Walk to Williams-Brice Stadium & Fraternity Lot
  • Bike to Thomas Cooper Library
  • Close to the South Carolina Military Museum

The Standard Columbia

The Standard at Columbia is the blueprint for high-rise student living in Columbia, SC. Filled with rooftop amenities for exercise, play, and relaxation, it’s no wonder so many Gamecocks love to call these apartments near USC home. Enjoy the convenience of at-home resources for studying and relaxation without straying more than a few minutes’ commute from campus. At The Standard at Columbia, our residents have access to all this and more.

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The Walk on Shop Road

Start your college experience off on the right foot at The Walk on Shop Road, a townhouse-style apartment complex under construction near Williams-Brice Stadium and Fraternity Lot. Our close-to-campus location, resort-style pool, and Jumbotron make our UofSC off-campus housing community the perfect home base for the avid sports fan, socialite, and scholarly Gamecock alike. Apartments will feature a variety of luxury details, including in-unit laundry, stainless steel appliances, private bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, and more. Make yourself at home at The Walk on Shop Road today!

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