Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (248 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Columbia that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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The Flats at Crosspointe
$1,574 - $2,586Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
One-Time Pet Fee $250.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $15.00
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The Flats at Crosspointe

1600 Ellie DrColumbia, SC 29203
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The Babcock
$1,145 - $1,850Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $400.00
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The Babcock

2110 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Lady
$1,356 - $2,200Pet FriendlyDogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Dog Fee $300.00
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The Lady

1310 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Pointe Grand Columbia
$1,495 - $2,084Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
Pet Fee $350.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $20.00/mo
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Pointe Grand Columbia

150 Powell RdColumbia, SC 29203
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Station at Lake Murray
$1,625 - $1,784Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fee $300.00
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Station at Lake Murray

2235 Lake Murray BlvdColumbia, SC 29212
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Providence Park
$1,225 - $1,550Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fee $350.00
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Providence Park

261 Business Park BlvdColumbia, SC 29203
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Grandview at Lake Murray
$1,460 - $3,135Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Fee $350.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $20.00/mo
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Grandview at Lake Murray

2170 N Lake DrColumbia, SC 29212
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Polo Village
$1,414 - $3,369Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Polo Village

1270 Polo RdColumbia, SC 29223
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42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest
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$1,415 - $2,150Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet interview
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42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest

5150 Forest DrColumbia, SC 29206
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Vantage at Wildewood
$1,324 - $2,081Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $350-$350
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Vantage at Wildewood

811 Mallet Hill RdColumbia, SC 29223
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1321 Lofts
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$1,113 - $2,659Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - 50 Lb Weight Limit
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1321 Lofts

1321 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Wellspring Apartments
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$1,424 - $6,621
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Wellspring Apartments

500 Harbison BlvdColumbia, SC 29212
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Bennet at BullStreet
$2,328 - $3,322
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2 Pet Limit - Pet Fee $350.00
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Bennet at BullStreet

2180 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium
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$649 - $1,540Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $400-$800
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Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium

1 Catawba CirColumbia, SC 29201
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Arcadia's Edge Apartments
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$1,351 - $2,232Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $350-$350
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Arcadia's Edge Apartments

6837 N Trenholm RdColumbia, SC 29206
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Tamarind at Stoneridge
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$869 - $1,311Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Fish Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $300.00
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Tamarind at Stoneridge

143 Stoneridge DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Hampton Greene Apartment Homes
$1,205 - $2,212Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

500 Gills Creek PkwyColumbia, SC 29209
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The Meadows at Burnside Farms
$901 - $2,534
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2 Pet Limit - Pet Fee $350.00/per occurrence
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The Meadows at Burnside Farms

1120 Corner Wind LnColumbia, SC 29209
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Roost, The
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$609 - $839Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $300-$300
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Roost, The

1051 Southern DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Arbor Landing Apartments
$899 - $1,249Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Monthly Pet Fee $20.00/mo - Pet interview
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Arbor Landing Apartments

1101 Hallbrook DrColumbia, SC 29209
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Main Street Living
$1,043 - $1,957Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $300-$300
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Main Street Living

1604 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Cooper
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$1,099 - $1,729Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $350.00
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The Cooper

4214 Bethel Church RdColumbia, SC 29206
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Keswick
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$1,199 - $1,863Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $350.00
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Keswick

840 Sparkleberry LnColumbia, SC 29229
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Windsor Shores Apartments
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$870 - $1,700Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
75 Lb Weight Limit - Pet interview
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Windsor Shores Apartments

1000 Windsor Shores DrColumbia, SC 29223
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Atrium Place
$1,049 - $1,680Pet FriendlyBirds, Cats, Dogs and Fish Allowed
One-Time Pet Fee $550.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $20.00
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Atrium Place

200 Atrium WayColumbia, SC 29223
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Greenbrier
$869 - $1,515Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $300.00
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Greenbrier

100 Willow Oak DrColumbia, SC 29223
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Cross Hill Apartments
$950 - $1,455Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $0.00 - One-Time Pet Fee $350.00
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Cross Hill Apartments

4427 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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Nexus At Sandhill
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$1,250 - $2,095Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
One-Time Pet Fee $500.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $30.00
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Nexus At Sandhill

780 Fashion DrColumbia, SC 29229
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Crestmont Apartments
$887 - $1,765Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $400.00
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Crestmont Apartments

34 Woodcross DrColumbia, SC 29212
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbia, SC

There are currently 5778 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Columbia, SC area.The three Columbia neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Northeast Arcadia Lakes, St Andrews, and Far North Columbia. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Northeast Arcadia Lakes4/4478$2,794
St Andrews4/4310$1,722
Far North Columbia4/4262$1,700
Elmwood Park4/4184$1,597
Outer East Central4/4184$3,200
Greek Village4/4157$3,200
Cottontow Bellevue4/4153$3,200
Whaley Street4/4148$3,200
Granby Hill4/4145$3,200
Robert Mills Historic4/4138$3,200

Pet Friendliest Columbia Apartments for Rent

The Columbia Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Town Center at Lake Carolina in the Northeast Arcadia Lakes neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Bennet at BullStreet in the Bull Street neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Town Center at Lake Carolina4/4Northeast Arcadia Lakes$1,250
Bennet at BullStreet4/4Bull Street$2,328
Landmark of Columbia4/4Irmo Seven Oaks$1,110
Aria Lake Carolina3.8/4Northeast Arcadia Lakes$842
Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments3.8/4Wildewood$1,275
Avenue at Harbison3.8/4St Andrews$927
The Babcock3.8/4Bull Street$1,145
4 West3.8/4West Columbia$1,620
700 Woodrow3.6/4Old Shandon$1,995
The Hollows3.6/4St Andrews$869

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Columbia, SC

The lowest priced Columbia apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 1 Bed Model at Aria Lake Carolina in the The Summit neighborhood starting from $842. The second cheapest Columbia Pet Friendly apartment is the Camellia Model at Greenbrier, which is a 1 Bed starting at $869 in the Dentsville neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Columbia apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath$842
GreenbrierCamellia$869
The HollowsAscot$879
Avenue at HarbisonMagnolia$927
Serenity Apartments at West ColumbiaStudio$999
KeswickThe Alston$1,199
Town Center at Lake CarolinaA1 - Dogwood - One Bedroom, One Bathroom$1,250
Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments2 Bedroom - 2 Bath$1,295
4 WestEF$1,620
Bennet at BullStreetA3$2,328

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Columbia Overview

Columbia, South Carolina is a city filled with vibrant culture, enormous education, and profound history. It offers residents a warm escape from the Winter and easy ways to travel that range from solid public transit to three major interstate highways. Residents are able to enjoy dozens of festivals, concerts, and sporting events each year and can easily drive to nearby cities such as Savannah, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, or even Atlanta. Best of all, living in Columbia apartments is a very affordable experience, allowing residents to experience big city life far cheaper than they can in other metropolitan areas.

Why live in Columbia, SC?

Columbia has the best of both worlds, offering you the major benefits of living in a big city while still retaining the very affordable cost of living that much of the South is known for. There is a diverse array of cultural and entertainment options, and seven distinct colleges, making it an ideal place to complete or enhance your education. The three interstate highways make it easy to either travel around town or to make a quick trip to places like Charlotte, Savannah, or Atlanta. And with plenty of options for affodable apartments in Columbia, finding a great place to live is a cinch.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia, SC

Ranked #3

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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December 15, 2025

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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 $1,638.

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 738 sq ft.

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