Claire Tower LLC 1041 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201

"I am a retired professional and have lived here for 16 months. I can say that the location is outstanding, the building is quiet, and the rent includes utilities. While solid, the building was completed in 1951 and is dated. However, I have never seen an insect and they spray monthly. I recommend Claire Tower. It's a great place to live."

"I lived there for two years. Overall I would say it's a good choice considering the location, price, and other factors. If you go to USC or work downtown, this place is really convenient. I walked 10-15 min to USC. Parking space is not free but if you commute you will figure out a solution. The building is generally quiet and safe, although occasionally in midnight some neighbor may talk loudly. Actually, the fridge and AC in the room make more sound than outside noise. You will get used to them anyway. Bugs (mostly cockroaches) were not an issue. I did see them everyday but keeping the AC on and the cold air will help control their population. I doubt the monthly pest control was ever effective. The management is not the best but is OK for me. I got all my deposit back, pleasantly surprised. The elevator does smell bad. I have seen people smoking next to the building and the smoke enters the elevator. My room does not have a washer and the 1st floor has some shared ones. I preferred not sharing with other people especially during the COVID pandemic. So, I hand washed most of the time."

"I lived here during my senior year at USC, and have such great memories of this apartment. Nothing fancy, but great deal for the location, with roomy studio apartments. Mine had an amazing view of the capitol to boot, so ask if they have any units on that side of the building!"

"Really bad place to live.....maintenance is horrible, the "security" doors are always broken, and they change the entrance code without warning in order to extort money from you. Bugs everywhere, even though they claim to spray for them. (Said I had a bug problem because there was a fuse box in my cupboard.)"