Pet Friendly Student Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (31 Rentals)

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Narrative at Columbia
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Narrative at Columbia

1050 Idlewild BlvdColumbia, SC 29201
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Yugo Columbia Lofts
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Yugo Columbia Lofts

211 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Carolina Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Carolina Heights

700 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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Garnet Crossing
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Garnet Crossing

1929 Bluff RdColumbia, SC 29201
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Greene Crossing
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Greene Crossing

708 Pulaski StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Rive
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Rive

1400 Huger StColumbia, SC 29201
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Hub Columbia
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Hub Columbia

1426 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Pulaski Square Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Pulaski Square Townhomes

900 Pulaski StColumbia, SC 29201
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Sawyer on Lincoln
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sawyer on Lincoln

919 Catawba StColumbia, SC 29201
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Olympia Mills
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Mills

600 Heyward StColumbia, SC 29201
Student Housing

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The Row at the Stadium
3 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

The Row at the Stadium

1105 Shop RdColumbia, SC 29201
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2411 Blossom St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2411 Blossom St

2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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Hillcrest Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

4201 Arlington StColumbia, SC 29203
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The Standard at Columbia
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Standard at Columbia

1401 Assembly StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Assembly
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

The Assembly

Assembly and Pendleton StColumbia, SC 29201
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Gateway 737
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway 737

737 Gadsden StColumbia, SC 29201
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Cayce Cove
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cayce Cove

215 Spencer PlCayce, SC 29033
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Columbia, SC Local Guide

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia, SC

Ranked #3

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Kama2+ years in Columbia

December 15, 2025

Great for young professionals and families. We love Segra Park, the Harbison walking trails, and Lake Murray.

Gwendolyn2+ years in Columbia

February 25, 2025

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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 $1,638.

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 $1,512 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 738 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.