
Pet Friendly Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (43 Rentals)
Pet Friendly Columbia Rentals.
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Providence Park

Grandview at Lake Murray

The Roseberry

York Woods at Lake Murray Apartment Homes

Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium

Ovation @3500

Tamarind at Stoneridge
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Peachtree Place

The Landings at Hard Scrabble

Wellington Farms Apartment Homes

Stone Ridge Apartments

Nexus At Sandhill

The Farrington

Wildewood South

Preserve at Windsor Lake
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Wellington Residential

Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments

Palmera Apartments

Three Rivers

Broad River Trace

Deer Meadow Village

Landmark of Columbia

Woodland Village Apartments
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Boulder Creek

Tanglewood Apartments

Claussens

Autumn Ridge

Quail Run

Towers At Forest Acres

Bent Tree Apartments

Park SC
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Siegel Select Columbia

Rice Terrace Apartments and Townhomes

Spring Lake

Lory of Harbison

Otarre Pointe

Abberly Village Apartment Homes

Indigo at Brickworks

Heights at Lake Murray
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Lullwater at Saluda Pointe

Woodcreek Farms

Enclave Blythewood Crossing Phase II
Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,323 | $401 | $2,404 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $675 | $2,453 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $450 | $3,642 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $649 | $4,691 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $460 | $5,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia, SC
Ranked #3
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Columbia, SC Area Reviews
Kama • 2+ years in Columbia
December 15, 2025Great for young professionals and families. We love Segra Park, the Harbison walking trails, and Lake Murray.
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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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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
Written by: Kama Offenberger
I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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