
New Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (50 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

1321 Lofts

The Landings at Hard Scrabble

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The One at Columbia

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Bennet at BullStreet
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5th & Sloan

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Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult Community

Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes

The Cardinal Apartments

The Roseberry

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The Meadows at Burnside Farms

Silver Station

York Woods at Lake Murray Apartment Homes

Springwood

Broad View
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Devine District

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The Palms 1101

Claussens

Sola Station

Garden Lakes

The Villages at Congaree Pointe

The Cottages at Devine District

Narrative at Columbia

Palmetto Place

Benton Crossing
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Stoneridge Senior Village

Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ Apartments

Station at Five Points (Student Housing)

Nine at Columbia

Sawyer on Lincoln

The Row at the Stadium

The Standard at Columbia

The Assembly

The Apartments at Palmetto Compress

Ashcroft
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The Point at Chestnut Hill

The Cottages at The Mills

The Harmony Collections of Columbia

Gateway 737

The Pointe at Elmwood

Advenir at One Eleven

Langley Pointe

Indigo at Brickworks

Brookland

4 West
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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 | $967 | $401 | $2,263 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $675 | $2,790 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $450 | $4,129 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $679 | $4,435 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $499 | $4,800 |
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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 $1,560.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 4,400 square feet unit starting from $4,350 at 160 Whitwood Cir, Unit Home.
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 740 sq ft.
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Local Experts Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
Written by: Kama Offenberger
I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.