
Pet Friendly Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (45 Rentals)
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Providence Park

Grandview at Lake Murray

The Landings at Hard Scrabble

Peachtree Place

Wellington Farms Apartment Homes

Stone Ridge Apartments

Nexus At Sandhill

Tamarind at Stoneridge
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The Roseberry

Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium

Aria Lake Carolina

York Woods at Lake Murray Apartment Homes

The Farrington

Preserve at Windsor Lake

Wellington Residential

Three Rivers

Landmark of Columbia
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Boulder Creek

Palmera Apartments

Deer Meadow Village

Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments

Woodland Village Apartments

Claussens

Bent Tree Apartments

Wildewood South

Park SC
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Quail Run

Autumn Ridge

Towers at Forest Acres

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Siegel Select Columbia

Broad River Trace

Rice Terrace Apartments and Townhomes

425B6 Summit Terrace Ct

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29 Gatewood Way, Unit SI ID1244318P

Spring Lake
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Grove at St. Andrews

Lory of Harbison

Otarre Pointe Apartments

Abberly Village Apartment Homes

Indigo at Brickworks

Lullwater at Saluda Pointe

Heights at Lake Murray

Woodcreek Farms

Enclave Blythewood Crossing Phase II
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $971 | $401 | $2,485 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,309 | $675 | $2,751 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $450 | $4,105 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $679 | $4,435 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,315 | $499 | $4,800 |
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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 $1,562.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 4,400 square feet unit starting from $4,350 at 160 Whitwood Cir, Unit Home.
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 743 sq ft.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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