Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (254 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 One at Columbia
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$1,621 - $2,276
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$1,495 - $2,150
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The One at Columbia

4415 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29229
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Bennet at BullStreet
$1,751 - $2,889
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$1,641 - $2,779
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Bennet at BullStreet

2180 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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Vista Commons Apartments
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$1,755 - $2,756
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$1,705 - $2,706
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Vista Commons Apartments

1100 Pulaski StColumbia, SC 29201
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Burnside Farms
$884 - $2,514
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Burnside Farms

1120 Corner Wind LnColumbia, SC 29209
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Columbia, SC Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbia, SC

There are currently 5908 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 Fort Jackson. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Northeast Arcadia Lakes4/4487$2,489
St Andrews4/4312$1,950
Fort Jackson4/4275$1,653
Far North Columbia4/4274$24,311
Five Points4/4240$1,516
Outer East Central4/4230$13,755
Robert Mills Historic4/4213$3,200
Laurel Hill4/4202$1,450
Elmwood Park4/4194$1,595
West Central3.5/4321$1,497

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. Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments in the Wildewood 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$1,282
Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments4/4Wildewood$1,250
The Babcock4/4Bull Street$1,500
Landmark of Columbia4/4Irmo Seven Oaks$1,110
700 Woodrow3.8/4Old Shandon$1,995
Keswick3.8/4Wildewood$1,199
Avenue at Harbison3.8/4St Andrews$1,150
Devine District3.8/4Rosewood$1,685
Bennet at BullStreet3.8/4Bull Street$1,751
The Point at Chestnut Hill3.8/4St Andrews$2,025

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Columbia, SC

The lowest priced Columbia apartment at a property that allows pets is the Aspen 1 Bed Model at The Hollows in the Skyland Estates neighborhood starting from $869. 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
The HollowsAspen$869
GreenbrierCamellia$869
Avenue at HarbisonAspen$1,150
KeswickThe Alston$1,199
Town Center at Lake CarolinaA1 - Dogwood - One Bedroom, One Bathroom$1,282
Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments2 Bedroom - 2 Bath$1,399
Devine DistrictA1$1,740
Bennet at BullStreetA2$1,751
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade$1,995
4 WestB1H$2,025

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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.

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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 $1,508.

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 $1,393 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 739 sq ft.

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