4 Best Property Management Companies in Columbia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 8 min read

We compared 19 property management companies in Columbia on Google Maps · 4 listed · How we rank

A rental is only as good as the office that picks up when the air conditioning quits in July. The property management companies in Columbia on this page carry ratings from 3.9 to 4.3 across 1,850 Google reviews, so none of them is a flawless pick, and the useful comparison is what tenants and landlords actually say about leasing, repairs and move-out charges.

Short answer: PURE Property Management of South Carolina has the largest review base at 1,229 Google reviews and a 4.1 rating, with Auben Realty-Columbia also at 4.1 across 246 reviews. Soda City Rentals has the highest star rating at 4.3, but on only 91 reviews, and Real Property Management Midlands sits at 3.9 across 284. Ratings are mixed throughout, so read recent reviews as a tenant or an owner before you sign anything.

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How Columbia's Property Managers Stack Up

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	PURE Property Management of South Carolina	4.1 ★	1,229	Largest review base	View ›
2	Auben Realty – Columbia	4.1 ★	246	Owners wanting leasing and brokerage	View ›
3	Real Property Management Midlands	3.9 ★	284	Renters wanting a simple application	View ›
4	Soda City Rentals	4.3 ★	91	Higher rating, smaller review base	View ›

4 Best Property Management Companies in Columbia (2026)

The companies, one by one

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

PURE Property Management of South Carolina

4.11,229 Google reviews

PURE Property Management of South Carolina is a residential property management company with an office at 3790 Fernandina Rd, Suite 105. Its website says it serves Columbia, Chapin, Irmo, Lexington and West Columbia, along with Charleston, Myrtle Beach and other South Carolina markets, and it lists homes for rent, resident services and a free rental analysis for owners. It is part of a national PURE brand.

What people praise

Several tenants praise leasing staff by name as responsive and quick to get applications approved
Reviewers describe polite, attentive communication during the move-in process
Staff answered texts, calls and emails promptly, according to one new resident
Offers both homes for rent and owner management services

Worth knowing

Reviews are split: roughly one in five are one-star, and recent ones raise maintenance delays, move-in problems and property condition
Management has responded to some critical reviews by asking residents to contact the office directly

Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia

Rating4.1 / 5

Review volume1,229 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown74% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks first because of volume: 1,229 reviews is the deepest track record on the page, though the 4.1 rating tells you experiences vary. Ask how maintenance requests are handled and how fast, and read recent reviews before signing.

Website +1803-407-8522 Directions

3790 Fernandina Rd #105, Columbia, SC 29210

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Auben Realty – Columbia

4.1246 Google reviews

Auben Realty-Columbia is a property management company and investment-focused brokerage at 701 Gervais St, Suite 150. Its website describes brokerage, property management and maintenance under one roof for owners in Columbia, Lexington, Chapin and Irmo, and offers a free rental analysis. Older reviews refer to the company as Scott Properties, and the website address still uses that name.

What people praise

A past tenant says service requests were assigned within a few hours
Owners can get brokerage, leasing and maintenance from one company, per its website
Positive reviewers describe good communication from named staff members

Worth knowing

Several one-star reviews describe slow communication and disputes over move-out charges, though some of those are years old
The most recent review we saw was about ten months ago

Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia

Rating4.1 / 5

Review volume246 · 87th

Confidencemoderate

Recency10 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown72% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Its 4.1 matches PURE, but on fewer reviews, which leaves less certainty. Owners should ask how often they will hear from the office, and tenants should ask for the move-out inspection process in writing.

Website +1803-951-0702 Directions

701 Gervais St Ste 150, Columbia, SC 29201

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Real Property Management Midlands

3.9284 Google reviews

Real Property Management Midlands is a property management office at 24 Office Park Ct, Suite A, in Columbia. Google lists it as a property management company and real estate agent, and the reviews mostly come from renters going through the application and leasing process for homes the company manages. No website text was available to describe its owner services.

What people praise

Renters call the application and lease signing smooth, with much of it handled by email or message
Leasing staff are praised by name for patience and clear answers
One reviewer says the team helped when a self-viewing lockbox would not open
Staff are described as not pushy

Worth knowing

At 3.9, it holds the lowest rating on this page, with 68 of its 284 ratings at one star
The reviews we read are mostly from renters, so owners should ask directly about management fees and reporting

Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia

Rating3.9 / 5

Review volume284 · 92nd

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown66% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Renters tend to describe the front-end experience well, while the rating shows a meaningful share of unhappy customers. Owners should ask for references from current clients.

Website +1803-381-0217 Directions

24 Office Park Ct Suite A, Columbia, SC 29223

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Soda City Rentals

4.391 Google reviews

Soda City Rentals is a property management company at 2931 Devine St in Columbia. Reviews from both tenants and homeowners describe lease renewals, inspections and day-to-day management of rental homes. One owner says they have worked with The Moore Group and Soda City Rentals for at least four years.

What people praise

Owners praise communication, attention to detail and getting repairs done at a reasonable price
Tenants describe quick, easy rental applications, including first-time renters
A relocating family credits one manager with finding a home quickly
Lease renewal inspections are described as punctual and respectful

Worth knowing

With 91 reviews it has the smallest review base here, so the 4.3 rests on less evidence
A few one-star ratings exist alongside the praise

Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume91 · 55th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown79% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the highest star rating on the page but ranks fourth because only 91 people have rated it, so the 4.3 is less proven than PURE's 4.1 across 1,229. Promising, and worth a call if you want a smaller office.

Website +1803-710-7368 Directions

2931 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205

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How the scores work

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many people have rated the company, compared with other Columbia property managers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.3 from a small number of reviews counts for less than a 4.1 from over a thousand. Recency reflects how recently reviews are still arriving. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How property management fees work in Columbia (2026)

None of the companies here published a fee schedule we could cite, so we are not quoting prices. Management costs usually come from a monthly fee, a leasing fee for finding a tenant, and charges for maintenance coordination, and the mix varies by company. Ask each one for its fee sheet in writing, including renewal fees, vacancy charges, and how repair costs are marked up. Tenants should ask what move-in fees, pet fees and move-out charges apply.

Serving Columbia and the Midlands

The companies here manage rentals in Columbia and nearby communities, with websites naming Lexington, Chapin, Irmo and West Columbia. Looking for property management near me? Each listing shows an office address and phone number so you can see which one is closest.

Questions for any Columbia property manager

What is your full fee schedule, including leasing, renewal and vacancy fees?
How quickly do you respond to maintenance requests, and who approves repair costs?
How are move-out inspections done, and will I get photos of any damage you charge for?
How often will I receive statements and updates as an owner?
Can you give me references from current tenants or owners?

Frequently asked questions

How should I read the ratings on this page?

Ratings here run from 3.9 to 4.3, and the reviews come from both tenants and owners, so the same company can look very different depending on which side you are on. Read the dates and details of the low-star reviews as well as the average.

Which Columbia property manager has the most reviews?

PURE Property Management of South Carolina has 1,229 Google reviews at 4.1 stars, the largest review base on this page. Real Property Management Midlands has 284 at 3.9, and Auben Realty-Columbia has 246 at 4.1.

Before you sign

PURE has the deepest track record, and Soda City Rentals has the best star rating on a smaller base. Whichever you choose, get the fee schedule and the move-out process in writing before you sign.

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