197 Office Spaces for Rent in Columbia, SC

Find your best Columbia, SC office space among 197 for rent listings, which average an asking price of $19.75 per square foot.

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3827 Broad River Road

3827 Broad River Road, St. Andrews, Columbia, SC
Property

Retail

17,889 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

2,335 SF
Year Built

1995
For Lease

$14.00/SF/YR
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Meridian at 1320 Main Street | Class A Office Building | Downtown Columbia

1320 Main Street Columbia, Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

32,001 SF
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101 Greystone Blvd

101 Greystone Blvd, Riverbanks, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

246,926 SF
Availability

1 Space

246,926 SF
Year Built

1976
For Lease

$17.00/SF/YR
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Brawley Building

1735 St. Julian Place, Forest Hills, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

18,270 SF
Availability

1 Space

725 SF
For Lease

$17.00/SF/YR
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5200+/- SF Office Building

1492 Lake Murray Boulevard, Hillcreek, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

5,200 SF
Availability

1 Space

5,200 SF
Year Built

1998
For Lease

$14.00/SF/YR
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7 Technology Circle

7 Technology Circle, Pontiac, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

87,249 SF
Availability

8 Spaces

55,729 SF
Year Built

1997
For Lease

$20.50/SF/YR
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1200 Colonial Life Blvd.

1200 Colonial Life Blvd., Dutch Square, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

289,129 SF
Availability

1 Space

80,815 SF
For Lease

$15.00/SF/YR
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Parklane Centre

7499 Parklane Road, Dentsville, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

47,810 SF
Availability

1 Space

10,524 SF
Year Built

1988
For Lease

$15.50/SF/YR
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±7,851 SF Office Space for Lease Ideally Located in Millwood Corridor

2744 Millwood Avenue, Old Shandon, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

7,851 SF
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Main Street
Regus
1320 Main Street #300, Columbia, SC
Services

Virtual Office

Open Workspace

Private Office

Dedicated Desk
Amenities

24/7 security

Access to global network

Business address

Business lounge

Cleaning services

Ergonomic furniture

Lounge area

Mail services

Money-back guarantee

Office furniture
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115 Atrium Way

115 Atrium Way, Dentsville, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

57,000 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

10,723 SF
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214 Outlet Pointe Blvd.

214 Outlet Pointe Blvd., Seven Oaks, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

2,507 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,507 SF
For Lease

$16.00/SF/YR
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1331 Elmwood Avenue

1331 Elmwood Avenue, Bellview, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

57,624 SF
Availability

6 Spaces

15,621 SF
For Lease

$17.00/SF/YR
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1501 Main Street

1501 Main Street, Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

138,909 SF
Availability

4 Spaces

12,864 SF
For Lease

$18.00 - $22.00/SF/YR
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1225 Lady Street

1225 Lady Street, Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

41,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

11,134 SF
For Lease

$18.00/SF/YR
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±2,225 SF Modernized Office Space for Lease in the Vista District | Downtown Columbia

911 Lady St, Arsenal Hill, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

2,225 SF
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3321 Forest Drive

3321 Forest Drive, Forest Acres, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

15,000 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

4,370 SF
For Lease

$20.00/SF/YR
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The Tower at 1301 Gervais | Downtown Columbia

1301 Gervais Street Columbia, Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

15,562 SF
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±5,280 SF Office in Downtown Columbia

1518-1520 Pickens Street, Robert Mills, Columbia, SC
Property

Office
Availability

1 Space

5,280 SF
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1523 Richland Street

1523 Richland Street, Robert Mills, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

2,000 SF
Availability

1 Space

2,000 SF
For Lease

$19.00/SF/YR
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1221 Bower Pkwy

1221 Bower Pkwy, Columbiana Station, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

7,822 SF
Availability

13 Spaces

388 SF
Year Built

2008
For Lease

$75.00 - $775.00/MO
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Browning Business Center

1628 Browning Road, Dutch Square, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

208,016 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

45,562 SF
Year Built

1974
For Lease

$14.50 - $16.50/SF/YR
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221 Dawson Road

221 Dawson Road, Dentsville, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

40,058 SF
Availability

1 Space

20,029 SF
Year Built

1999
For Lease

$18.50/SF/YR
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Forest Executive Plaza

4500 Fort Jackson Blvd, Hampton, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

32,518 SF
Availability

3 Spaces

6,651 SF
Year Built

1965
For Lease

$16.00/SF/YR
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Fontaine Business Center II

400 Arbor Lake Drive, Fairwold Acres, Columbia, SC
Property

Office

73,548 SF
Availability

2 Spaces

46,319 SF
Year Built

1987
For Lease

$15.75 - $17.25/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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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 $19.75 per square foot. The minimum rental rate for office space in Columbia is $14 per square foot. Among listings of office space currently available for lease in Columbia, the maximum rental rate is $24 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 $22.21 per square foot. Class B office space in Columbia costs $18.39 per square foot, on average. Listings of office space in Class C buildings asked an average of $15.55 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 246,926 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 3,073 square feet, and the average office space size here is 9,279 square feet.

You can find 197 office listing(s) for lease in Columbia, which add up to a total of 1,660,353 square feet. Availability on the market includes a variety of office use types, such as General Office, Flex - Office, Flex Space, Medical Office, Shared Space.

The most common office use type currently available for lease in Columbia is General Office, which is offered in 73 or 37.24% of listings. The second-most frequent office use type listed here is Flex - Office, which account for 4 or 2.04% of office space currently available. On the other end of the spectrum, the office use type least common among local listings is Special Purpose, which is available in 1 listing(s).

You can search 14 office sublease listing(s) in Columbia, which amount to a total of 222,486 square feet. Sublease opportunities on the market include General Office, Flex - Office, Flex Space. 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 30.96% 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 38.07% of spaces listed on the leasing market. The neighborhood with the most Class B office space is Columbiana Station. Class C office space makes up 5.58% of office space available in Columbia.

Buildings completed in and since the year 2000 account for 8% of office properties in the city and incorporate a total of 252,584 square feet. About 8% 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: 14,359,817 Sq. Ft.

In 2024 the Columbia office market encompassed 14,359,817 square feet of space.
Class A office space makes up a 36.87% share of Columbia office inventory, while Class B office assets represent roughly 55.91% 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.	4,453,869 Sq. Ft.	31.02%
100k to 500k Sq. Ft.	8,341,966 Sq. Ft.	58.09%

Columbia Office Market Breakdown by Building Quality Rating
Class	Total Square Feet	Share of Total Office
Class A	5,295,055 Sq. Ft.	36.87%
Class B	8,029,113 Sq. Ft.	55.91%
Class C	907,649 Sq. Ft.	6.32%

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.

197 Office Spaces for Rent in Columbia, SC

3827 Broad River Road

Meridian at 1320 Main Street | Class A Office Building | Downtown Columbia

101 Greystone Blvd

Brawley Building

5200+/- SF Office Building

7 Technology Circle

1200 Colonial Life Blvd.

Parklane Centre

±7,851 SF Office Space for Lease Ideally Located in Millwood Corridor

Main Street

115 Atrium Way

214 Outlet Pointe Blvd.

1331 Elmwood Avenue

1501 Main Street

1225 Lady Street

±2,225 SF Modernized Office Space for Lease in the Vista District | Downtown Columbia

3321 Forest Drive

The Tower at 1301 Gervais | Downtown Columbia

±5,280 SF Office in Downtown Columbia

1523 Richland Street

1221 Bower Pkwy

Browning Business Center

221 Dawson Road

Forest Executive Plaza

Fontaine Business Center II

Office/Flex Space Available for Lease in the Stephenson Center | Columbia

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Columbia, SC Office Inventory Breakdown

Total Office Space in Columbia: 14,359,817 Sq. Ft.

Columbia, SC Office Market Overview

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