Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (242 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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Columbia, SC Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbia, SC

There are currently 5623 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 Laurel Hill. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Northeast Arcadia Lakes4/4408$3,695
St Andrews4/4295$1,900
Laurel Hill4/4247$1,400
Far North Columbia4/4246$1,900
Outer East Central4/4239$1,475
Elmwood Park4/4230$1,643
Five Points4/4211$1,846
Robert Mills Historic4/4202$1,885
Whaley Street4/4201$1,856
West Central3.5/4321$1,736

Pet Friendliest Columbia Apartments for Rent

The Columbia Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Preserve At Windsor Lake in the Northeast Arcadia Lakes neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Town Center at Lake Carolina in the Northeast Arcadia Lakes 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
Preserve At Windsor Lake4/4Northeast Arcadia Lakes$1,315
Town Center at Lake Carolina4/4Northeast Arcadia Lakes$1,380
Landmark of Columbia4/4Irmo Seven Oaks$1,110
700 Woodrow3.8/4Old Shandon$1,605
Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments3.8/4Wildewood$1,250
Avenue at Harbison3.8/4St Andrews$1,067
Devine District3.8/4Rosewood$1,750
The Babcock3.8/4Bull Street$1,269
Bennet at BullStreet3.8/4Bull Street$1,725
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 Aspen 1 Bed Model at The Hollows in the Skyland Estates neighborhood starting from $869. The second cheapest Columbia Pet Friendly apartment is the Aspen Model at Avenue at Harbison, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,067 in the Irmo neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Columbia apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The HollowsAspen$869
Avenue at HarbisonAspen$1,067
Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath$1,250
Preserve At Windsor LakeOne Bedroom with Balcony$1,315
Town Center at Lake CarolinaA1 - Dogwood - One Bedroom, One Bathroom$1,380
NOMA Flats3 BR$1,599
Bennet at BullStreetA2$1,725
Devine DistrictA1$1,750
4 WestA3$1,910
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.

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
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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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 $1,511.

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 $1,643 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 725 sq ft.

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