Columbia, SC Office Spaces for Rent

Find your best Columbia, SC office space among 206 for rent listings, which average an asking price of $20.02 per square foot.

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2205 Main Street

2205 Main St, Elmwood, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

2,400 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,400 SF
For Lease

$11.00/SF/YR
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±4,478 SF Third-Floor Office Space Available for Lease in the Vista

1010 Gervais St, Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

4,478 SF
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Class A Office Space Available at Synergy Business Park | Columbia

250 Berryhill Rd, Seven Oaks, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

7,673 SF
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412 Veterans Rd

412 Veterans Rd, Hampton, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

1,600 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

1,600 SF
For Lease

$800.00 - $1,300.00/MO
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±2,200 SF Office Space Available in the Heart of Forest Acres | Columbia

3610 Landmark Dr, Forest Acres, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

2,200 SF
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±15,615 SF Office Building for Sale or Lease with Ample Parking | Downtown Columbia

1022 Calhoun St, Arsenal Hill, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

2,865 SF
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1111 Laurel Street

1111 Laurel Street, Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

5,762 SF
Availability

1 Space

5,762 SF
For Lease

$16.00/SF/YR
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3401 Forest Drive

3401 Forest Dr, Forest Acres, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

7,280 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,681 SF
For Lease

$15.75/SF/YR
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±6,222 SF Suite Available for Sublease in Class A Office Tower | Downtown Columbia

1201 Main St, Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

6,222 SF
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±1,615 SF Office Space for Lease in Forest Acres | Columbia

3830 Forest Dr, Forest Acres, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

1,615 SF
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Up to ±7,500 SF of Office Space for Lease in the Central Business District

2008 Marion Street, Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

5,000 SF
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2320 Wayne St

2320 Wayne St, Elmwood, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

12,167 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,125 SF
Year Built

1975
For Lease

$3,700.00/MO
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3711 Seawright Rd

3711 Seawright Rd, Seven Oaks, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

2,021 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,050 SF
For Lease

$15.72/SF/YR
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Office/Flex Space Available for Lease in the Stephenson Center | Columbia

720 Gracern Road Columbia, Dutch Square, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

4,235 SF
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The Congaree Building

508 Hampton St, Arsenal Hill, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

32,964 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,267 SF
For Lease

$22.75/SF/YR
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±8,769 SF Class A Office Space Available for Sublease on Main Street in Columbia, SC

1221 Main Street Suite 1600, Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

8,769 SF
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Main Street Class A Office Tower Space For Lease | Downtown Columbia

1901 Main Street, Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

42,849 SF
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1812 Barnwell Street

1812 Barnwell Street, Robert Mills, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

2,500 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,500 SF
For Lease

$14.00/SF/YR
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74 Polo Road

74 Polo Road, Pontiac, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

9,975 SF
Availability

1 Space

9,975 SF
For Lease

$18.50/SF/YR
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Lady Street Office Tower for Lease

1122 Lady Street, Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

12,357 SF
Year Built

1975
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±9,940-SF office space with garage parking | Downtown Columbia

1812 Lincoln St, Arsenal Hill, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

2 Spaces

12,257 SF
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161 Pontiac Business Center Drive

161 Pontiac Business Center Drive, Pontiac, Elgin, SC
Property

Office

3,600 SF
Availability

1 Space

3,600 SF
For Lease

$15.00/SF/YR
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Office Space Available for Lease on Devine Street | Columbia

2231 Devine Street, Old Shandon, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

3,626 SF
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Two ±20,000 SF Office Building for Sale or Lease in St. Andrews Submarket | Columbia

800 Dutch Square Blvd, St. Andrews, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

40,000 SF
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146 Leisure Ln

146 Leisure Ln, Seven Oaks, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

5,361 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,700 SF
Year Built

1999
For Lease

$17.00/SF/YR
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Vista Center

1301 Assembly Street, Arsenal Hill, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

5,833 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,503 SF
For Lease

$16.00 - $22.00/SF/YR
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±4,975 SF Office/Flex Space Available in Westpark Office Park

101 Westpark Blvd, Seven Oaks, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

4,975 SF
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921 Longtown Rd

921 Longtown Rd, Vineyard Crossing, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

12,052 SF
Availability

1 Space

1,830 SF
For Lease

$15.00/SF/YR
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4508 Saint Andrews

4508 Saint Andrews, Columbiana Station, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

5,616 SF
Availability

1 Space

800 SF
For Lease

$1,200.00/MO
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607 Bush River Road - Columbia, SC

607 Bush River Road, Dutch Square, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

33,871 SF
Availability

1 Space

33,871 SF
Year Built

1974
For Lease

$8.00/SF/YR
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1323 Pendleton Street

1323 Pendleton Street, Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

2,030 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,030 SF
For Lease

$18.00/SF/YR
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730 Santee Avenue

730 Santee Avenue, University Hill, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

11,250 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

1,925 SF
For Lease

$16.50 - $24.00/SF/YR
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Center Point I Class A Office Spaces Available for Lease | Columbia

2000 Center Point Road Columbia, St. Andrews, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

7,394 SF
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±1,380 SF Medical Office Space Available for Lease in Northeast Columbia

710 Rabon Rd, Pontiac, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

1,380 SF
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Frequently Asked Questions

Asking prices vary based on the property location, rating, amenities such as proximity to restaurants, cafes, and entertainment venues, as well as convenience of access to public transport, airports, and thoroughfares.

The average rent for office space in Columbia is $20.02 per square foot. The minimum rental rate for office space in Columbia is $10 per square foot. Among listings of office space currently available for lease in Columbia, the maximum rental rate is $26.5 per square foot.

The most common factor that influences cost of office space in any location is the property class rating. For example, Columbia office space rated Class A asks an average of $22.03 per square foot. Class B office space in Columbia costs $19.10 per square foot, on average. Listings of office space in Class C buildings asked an average of $15.58 per square foot.

For more details on Columbia office space rent and sales prices, as well as overall market quality and new construction data, see Columbia Office Market Trends.

Most experts recommend an average of between 75 and 150 square feet of office space per person. However, it is important to keep in mind that how much office space you ultimately need depends on your activity and how you need to use the space, as much as it does on how many people it should accommodate. If you already know what size office would best suit your needs, use the available space size filter at the top of the search page to focus your search on the best fit for you.

You’ll find a home for almost any size of business in Columbia, as the local office market offers a wide range of options. Office spaces currently on the market go up to as much as 242,444 square feet in size for an individual listing.
However, there is a variety of differently sized opportunities below that maximum. For your consideration, the median size of an office space for lease in Columbia is 2,708 square feet, and the average office space size here is 8,517 square feet.

You can find 206 office listing(s) for lease in Columbia, which add up to a total of 1,605,066 square feet. Availability on the market includes a variety of office use types, such as General Office, Medical Office, Flex Space, Shared Space, Flex - Office.

The most common office use type currently available for lease in Columbia is General Office, which is offered in 69 or 33.50% of listings. The second-most frequent office use type listed here is Medical Office, which account for 3 or 1.46% of office space currently available. On the other end of the spectrum, the office use type least common among local listings is Strip Retail, which is available in 1 listing(s).

You can search 9 office sublease listing(s) in Columbia, which amount to a total of 143,304 square feet. Sublease opportunities on the market include General Office, R&D - Office, Special Purpose. The Columbia neighborhood or submarket with the most sublease listings available is Greater Pontiac.

The best choice of neighborhood for your office space will greatly depend on the elements that are most relevant to your business and your employees. However, a good criterion to start with is to look at the areas of the city that have the highest concentration of office properties, as these areas are generally well connected to transit options and have a good degree of amenity availability.

In Columbia, the greatest concentration of office space for lease opportunities is in Downtown Columbia, Arsenal Hill, Greater Pontiac.

Each individual’s commuting experience will of course be different depending on a number of factors. Check the location description details for the office listings that catch your eye, to get an overview of walkability, access to public transport, the quality of infrastructure dedicated to biking commuters, as well as the proximity to parking facilities, fuel stations, and other essential amenities.

The Columbia office market incorporates a mix of properties of various ages, ratings, construction grades, and other quality indicators. Roughly 31.07% of total office space listings in the city are in properties rated Class A. You will find the highest concentration of Class A office space in the Downtown Columbia neighborhood of Columbia. Class B office space accounts for 33.01% of spaces listed on the leasing market. The neighborhood with the most Class B office space is Downtown Columbia. Class C office space makes up 14.56% of office space available in Columbia.

Buildings completed in and since the year 2000 account for 9.84% of office properties in the city and incorporate a total of 259,334 square feet. About 9.02% of office space in Columbia is in buildings that have been renovated at least once since 2000.

There are, of course, a lot of things to factor in when you are looking for office space. Aspects including the accessibility of the location, the quality of the facility, the size of the space, the convenience of nearby amenities, the type and duration of the lease, and of course the cost are all part of the search and decision process. For a quick checklist of what you should take into account when researching the market, consider these seven tips for choosing the best office location for your business. Alternatively, for a comprehensive take on everything to consider when looking for office space, see our in-depth guide to finding office space for small or growing companies. The guide also includes insights from seasoned professionals and can serve as a helpful resource for growing companies, no matter their current size.

Are you looking to lease office space in the vicinity of your current location or in a particular neighborhood of Columbia? Using the interactive map, you can easily navigate to your preferred location and customize your search area around a specific point of interest. Select “Radius” from the Search Mode options menu, click on the map to set your search reference point, and expand the radius to select your desired search area. Browse available listings to find the best office space that meets your location, as well as other business needs.

Columbia, SC Office Inventory Breakdown

There are a number of factors that make a city attractive for businesses to relocate or expand, as well as for investors to enhance their portfolios through local acquisitions. Among the most important factors to consider are the size and quality of the local office market, which is an essential component of the local economy.

Total Office Space in Columbia: 14,097,133 Sq. Ft.

In 2024 the Columbia office market encompassed 14,097,133 square feet of space.
Class A office space makes up a 37.56% share of Columbia office inventory, while Class B office assets represent roughly 56% of the market total.

Columbia Office Market Breakdown by Building Size
Building Size Range	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
50k to 100k Sq. Ft.	4,181,253 Sq. Ft.	29.66%
100k to 500k Sq. Ft.	8,341,966 Sq. Ft.	59.17%

Columbia Office Market Breakdown by Building Quality Rating
Class	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
Class A	5,295,055 Sq. Ft.	37.56%
Class B	7,894,429 Sq. Ft.	56%
Class C	907,649 Sq. Ft.	6.44%

Data was provided by CommercialEdge, refers to properties larger than 50,000 square feet.

Columbia, SC Office Market Overview

The second-largest city in South Carolina, Columbia has a diversified economy, with hospitals like Palmetto Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield, as well as the U.S. Army and the University of South Carolina as some of the top employers in the city.

Companies such as UPS, South State Bank, Humana and Colonial Life also generate demand for office space in Columbia. Currently, there are 138 projects — totaling roughly 13 million square feet of office space — under construction in the city. In 2019, 300 Outlet Pointe Blvd. was the largest office sale here, going for nearly $21 million in April of that year.

In addition to the University of South Carolina, Columbia is also home to a host of other colleges and universities — including Columbia College, Benedict College and Allen University, as well as Columbia International University — offering a wide range of degrees and specializations to choose from.

Columbia, SC Office Spaces for Rent

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Columbia, SC Office Inventory Breakdown

Total Office Space in Columbia: 14,097,133 Sq. Ft.

Columbia, SC Office Market Overview

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