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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1321 Lofts
$1,211 - $2,008
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$1,111 - $1,908
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$1,211 - $2,008
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1321 Lofts

1321 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest
$1,299 - $2,205
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$1,175 - $2,081
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$124

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$1,299 - $2,205
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42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest

5150 Forest DrColumbia, SC 29206
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Crestmont Apartments
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$1,170 - $1,765
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$1,152 - $1,747
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$18

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$1,170 - $1,765
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Crestmont Apartments

34 Woodcross DrColumbia, SC 29212
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Bennet at BullStreet
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$1,538 - $2,750
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$1,538 - $2,750

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$1,538 - $2,750
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Bennet at BullStreet

2180 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Roseberry
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$1,599 - $2,499
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$1,544 - $2,444
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$55

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$1,599 - $2,499
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The Roseberry

137 Roseberry LnColumbia, SC 29223
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Hampton Greene Apartment Homes
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$1,130 - $2,294
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$1,045 - $2,209
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$85

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$1,130 - $2,294
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Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

500 Gills Creek PkwyColumbia, SC 29209
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Peachtree Place
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$1,136 - $1,875
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$1,120 - $1,859
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$16

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$1,136 - $1,875
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Peachtree Place

200 Berryhill RdColumbia, SC 29210
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Vista Commons Apartments
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$1,641 - $2,482
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$1,591 - $2,432
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$50

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$1,641 - $2,482
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Vista Commons Apartments

1100 Pulaski StColumbia, SC 29201
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The One at Columbia
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$1,545 - $2,140
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$1,420 - $2,015
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$125

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$1,545 - $2,140
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The One at Columbia

4415 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29229
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The Paddock Club
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$869 - $2,618
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$734 - $2,483
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$135

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$869 - $2,618
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The Paddock Club

4824 Smallwood RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Burnside Farms
$869 - $2,499
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$869 - $2,499

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$869 - $2,499
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Burnside Farms

1120 Corner Wind LnColumbia, SC 29209
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Grove at St. Andrews
$824 - $1,008
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$701 - $885
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$123

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$824 - $1,008
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Grove at St. Andrews

716 Zimalcrest DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbia, SC

There are currently 5173 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 Lakes4/4449$2,529
St Andrews4/4378$1,525
Far North Columbia4/4334$1,450
Outer East Central4/4236$1,513
Elmwood Park4/4225$1,518
West Central3.5/4339$1,474
Fort Jackson3.5/4271$1,534
Laurel Hill3.5/4225$1,400
Robert Mills Historic3.5/4212$1,585
Skyland Estates3.5/4211$1,450

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$1,380
Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments4/4Wildewood$1,250
The Babcock4/4Bull Street$1,400
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$1,225
Devine District3.8/4Rosewood$1,750
Bennet at BullStreet3.8/4Bull Street$1,538
The Point at Chestnut Hill3.8/4St Andrews$1,750

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 The Alston Model at Keswick, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,199 in the Leesburg neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Columbia apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The HollowsAspen$869
KeswickThe Alston$1,199
Avenue at HarbisonAspen$1,225
Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath$1,250
Town Center at Lake CarolinaA1 - Dogwood - One Bedroom, One Bathroom$1,380
Bennet at BullStreetA2$1,538
The BabcockSuite 226/326$1,700
The Point at Chestnut Hill3 Bedroom$1,750
Devine DistrictA1$1,750
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade$1,995

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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 Brook Pines listed at $571.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Columbia Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Columbia is $1,442.

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 $1,448 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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