The Cardinal is a pet — Columbia, SC Rent Comps

Asking & effective rent by bedroom

Average asking rent across observed units: $2,219. Average effective rent: $2,219.

Type	Asking rent	Effective rent	Avg sqft	Observations
Studio	$1,532	$1,532	574	2
1 bedroom	$1,888	$1,888	744	3
2 bedroom	$2,487	$2,487	1,286	6
3 bedroom	$2,981	$2,981	1,495	1

HUD Fair Market Rent gap

HUD area: Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area.

FMR comparison not observed for this property.

Amenities

Bike Storage with Repair CenterBuilt in ShelvingCeiling FansChef Inspired KitchenClub Room with Full KitchenDouble Vanity SinksFire Pits, Pool Table, Outdoor TV, and Porch SwingsFitness on Demand in Fitness CenterFull-Framed Full-Width Vanity MirrorsGranite CountertopsLarge Walk In ClosetsLinen SpaceLVT FlooringPantryPet SpaPrivate Pool CourtyardRaised Garden Beds for Resident UseResident CourtyardResident LibraryResident LoungeSalt Water PoolShaker-Style CabinetsStainless Steel Whirlpool AppliancesStand Up Showers

Operator

not observed

Nearby comparable properties

Comparable apartments with rent data within 3 miles, ranked by the same similarity model used in the product.

Property	Location	Distance	Avg asking	Similarity
Extraordinary Living in Forest Acres	Columbia, SC	0 mi	$2,753	67%
The Cardinal	Columbia, SC	0 mi	$2,985	62%
Columbia Property Management	Columbia, SC	2.49 mi	$1,800	43%

Sources & provenance

Sourced from https://liveatcardinal.com/floorplans/ — 12 observation(s), last observed Aug 6, 2026.

Data age: 11 days. Last observed: Aug 6, 2026.

Market intelligence and decision support only. Not an appraisal, and not a recommendation to set any particular rent. Income-restricted product is never presented as a market-rate comparable — program type above reflects the governed affordability classification, not free-text asset labels.

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