
New Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (51 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Columbia that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The Babcock

The Lady

Keystone Luxury Apartments

Pointe Grand Columbia

Station at Lake Murray

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Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult Community

1321 Lofts

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The Meadows at Burnside Farms

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The One at Columbia
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Bennet at BullStreet

5th & Sloan

The Cardinal Apartments

The Roseberry

Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes

Devine & Heidt

The Landings at Hard Scrabble

Silver Station

York Woods at Lake Murray Apartment Homes

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The Palms 1101
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Devine District

Claussens

Sola Station

Garden Lakes Apartments

The Villages at Congaree Pointe

The Cottages at Devine District

Narrative at Columbia

Palmetto Place

Springwood

Stoneridge Senior Village
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Broad View

Station at Five Points (Student Housing)

Benton Crossing

Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ Apartments

The Rive

Sawyer on Lincoln

The Row at the Stadium

The Standard at Columbia

The Assembly

The Apartments at Palmetto Compress
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Ashcroft

The Point at Chestnut Hill

The Cottages at The Mills

The Harmony Collections of Columbia

The Pointe at Elmwood

Gateway 737

Advenir at One Eleven

Langley Pointe

Indigo at Brickworks

Brookland
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Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,319 | $401 | $2,310 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $675 | $4,290 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $450 | $3,806 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $679 | $4,754 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $499 | $5,121 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia, SC
Ranked #3
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Kama • 2+ years in Columbia
December 15, 2025Great for young professionals and families. We love Segra Park, the Harbison walking trails, and Lake Murray.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Columbia?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Columbia is at Siegel Select Columbia listed at $401.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Columbia is $1,644.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 2,100 square feet unit starting from $1,512 at The Cardinal Apartments.
What is the average size for Columbia Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Columbia is currently at 733 sq ft.
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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
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