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$1,356 - $2,500Pet FriendlyDogs Allowed
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The Lady
1310 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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$1,145 - $1,795Pet 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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$1,513 - $2,394Pet 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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$1,800 - $2,500Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
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Keystone Luxury Apartments
1659 Legrand RdColumbia, SC 29223
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$1,659 - $2,107Pet Friendly
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Pointe Grand Columbia
150 Powell RdColumbia, SC 29203
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$1,699 - $1,934Pet 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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$1,250 - $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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$1,324 - $3,284Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Polo Village
1270 Polo RdColumbia, SC 29223
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$1,415 - $2,845Pet 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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$1,236 - $2,081Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $25.00
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Vantage at Wildewood
811 Mallet Hill RdColumbia, SC 29223
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$1,274 - $6,054
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Base Rent$1,274 - $6,054
Total Monthly Price$1,274 - $6,054
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Wellspring Apartments
500 Harbison BlvdColumbia, SC 29212
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$1,425 - $3,314
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Base Rent$1,425 - $3,314
Total Monthly Price$1,425 - $3,314
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fee $350.00
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Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult Community
440 Town Center PlColumbia, SC 29229
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$1,350 - $1,999Pet 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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$950 - $1,500Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Cornell Arms Apartments
1230 Pendleton StColumbia, SC 29201
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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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$950 - $1,349Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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The Dylan
1930 Marion StColumbia, SC 29201
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$1,835 - $3,610Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $20.00
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Devine & Heidt
2300 Devine StColumbia, SC 29205
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$2,025 - $2,195
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Base Rent$2,025 - $2,195
Total Monthly Price$2,025 - $2,195
Pet Fee $300.00 - Pet interview
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The Point at Chestnut Hill
208 Winding Chestnut DrColumbia, SC 29212
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$1,291 - $1,872Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $0.00 - One-Time Pet Fee $300.00
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Silver Station
9641 Farrow RdColumbia, SC 29203
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$931 - $2,429
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Base Rent$931 - $2,429
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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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$1,621 - $2,316
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Base Rent$1,621 - $2,316
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Pet Fee $350.00 - Pet Fee - Additional Pet $200.00
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The One at Columbia
4415 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29229
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$1,781 - $3,161
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Base Rent$1,781 - $3,161
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Pet Fee $350.00 - Pet Fee - Additional Pet $250.00
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Bennet at BullStreet
2180 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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$1,425 - $2,320Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
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5th & Sloan
2807 Rosewood DrColumbia, SC 29205
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$1,497 - $8,684Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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The Cardinal Apartments
4615 Forest DrColumbia, SC 29206
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$1,450 - $2,550Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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The Roseberry
137 Roseberry LnColumbia, SC 29223
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$1,330 - $1,430Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $35.00
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The Assembly
Assembly and Pendleton StColumbia, SC 29201
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$1,516 - $2,119Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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York Woods at Lake Murray Apartment Homes
2038 Lake Murray BlvdColumbia, SC 29212
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$1,325 - $3,264Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes
600 Greenlawn DrColumbia, SC 29209
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$950 - $1,595Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $400.00
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The Park
506 Huger StColumbia, SC 29201
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$609 - $1,229Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $50.00
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Roost, The
1051 Southern DrColumbia, SC 29201
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$1,166 - $9,325Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
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Waters Edge at Harbison
250 Crossbow DrColumbia, SC 29212
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$1,027 - $1,917Pet 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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$1,099 - $1,929Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
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The Cooper
4214 Bethel Church RdColumbia, SC 29206
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$649 - $1,490Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $50.00
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Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium
1 Catawba CirColumbia, SC 29201
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$950 - $1,575Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fee $350.00
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Ovation @3500
3500 Fernandina RdColumbia, SC 29210
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$1,199 - $2,039Pet 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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$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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$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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$1,329 - $2,135Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $30.00
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Arcadia's Edge Apartments
6837 N Trenholm RdColumbia, SC 29206
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$1,184 - $2,050Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $350-$350
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Town Center at Lake Carolina
20 Helton DrColumbia, SC 29229
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$869 - $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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$966 - $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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$1,130 - $1,775Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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The Shores at Elders Pond
4500 Hardscrabble RdColumbia, SC 29229
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$1,032 - $4,691Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fees and Charges $300.00
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The Paddock Club
4824 Smallwood RdColumbia, SC 29223
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$1,205 - $1,600Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
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Polo Commons
811 Polo RdColumbia, SC 29223
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$1,235 - $2,222Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Hampton Greene Apartment Homes
500 Gills Creek PkwyColumbia, SC 29209
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$1,425 - $1,615Pet Friendly
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Carriage Place
6530 Davidson StColumbia, SC 29209
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$1,051 - $1,501
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Base Rent$1,051 - $1,501
Total Monthly Price$1,051 - $1,501
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Gleneagle Apartment Homes
601 Saint Andrews RdColumbia, SC 29210
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$1,100 - $2,064Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Peachtree Place
200 Berryhill RdColumbia, SC 29210
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$1,880 - $2,480
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Base Rent$1,880 - $2,480
Total Monthly PriceVaries
Pet Fee $350.00 - Pet Management - Third Party $20-$30/yr
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Vista Commons Apartments
1100 Pulaski StColumbia, SC 29201
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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 |
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| Columbia Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $1,323 | $401 | $2,404 |
| Columbia Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $675 | $2,453 |
| Columbia Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $450 | $3,642 |
| Columbia Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $649 | $4,691 |
| Columbia Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $460 | $5,500 |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbia, SC
There are currently 6517 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, Far North Columbia, and Elmwood Park. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Columbia Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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| Northeast Arcadia Lakes | 4/4 | 608 | $1,480 |
| Far North Columbia | 4/4 | 357 | $1,215 |
| Elmwood Park | 4/4 | 253 | $1,416 |
| Outer East Central | 4/4 | 225 | $1,499 |
| Robert Mills Historic | 4/4 | 211 | $1,600 |
| Historic Waverly | 4/4 | 205 | $1,609 |
| St Andrews | 3.5/4 | 403 | $1,235 |
| Skyland Estates | 3.5/4 | 348 | $1,300 |
| Fort Jackson | 3.5/4 | 328 | $1,390 |
| West Central | 3.5/4 | 324 | $1,499 |
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 Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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| Town Center at Lake Carolina | 4/4 | Northeast Arcadia Lakes | $1,184 |
| Bennet at BullStreet | 4/4 | Bull Street | $1,781 |
| Landmark of Columbia | 4/4 | Irmo Seven Oaks | $1,110 |
| Aria Lake Carolina | 3.8/4 | Northeast Arcadia Lakes | $842 |
| Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments | 3.8/4 | Wildewood | $1,230 |
| Avenue at Harbison | 3.8/4 | St Andrews | $927 |
| The Babcock | 3.8/4 | Bull Street | $1,145 |
| The Hollows | 3.6/4 | St Andrews | $869 |
| 700 Woodrow | 3.6/4 | Old Shandon | $2,055 |
| Keswick | 3.6/4 | Wildewood | $1,199 |
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 Ascot Model at The Hollows, which is a 1 Bed starting at $869 in the Skyland Estates neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Columbia apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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| Aria Lake Carolina | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $842 |
| The Hollows | Ascot | $869 |
| Greenbrier | Camellia | $869 |
| Avenue at Harbison | Magnolia | $927 |
| Landmark of Columbia | 1 Bedroom | $1,110 |
| Town Center at Lake Carolina | A1 - Dogwood - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | $1,184 |
| Keswick | The Alston | $1,199 |
| Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | $1,230 |
| Devine District | A1 | $1,750 |
| Bennet at BullStreet | A1 | $1,781 |
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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 $1,609.
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 $1,497 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 741 sq ft.
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