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According to a RentCafe.com report, Columbia ranks 38th nationwide for giving renters more apartment space on average than most U.S. cities on a $1,500 monthly budget. A budget of $1,500 gets 1,050 square feet—typically enough for a two-bedroom or a small three-bedroom apartment. That’s 335 square feet more than the national average of 715 sq. ft.

Melrose Market, a new full-service eatery, is slated to open in the historic Melrose Heights area in early 2026 at 2710 Gervais Street. The space will be a modern take on a classic European café, pairing approachable dining in a refined atmosphere with the warmth of a neighborhood hub.

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