
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $1,100 (117 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Columbia that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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Burnside Farms

Atrium Place

Main Street Living

Briargate

Cross Hill Apartments

Tamarind at Stoneridge

Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

Wellington Farms Apartment Homes

Avalon Place
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Ovation @3500

Redpoint Columbia

Arbor Landing Apartments

Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium

Greenbrier

Grove at St. Andrews

Riverwalk Vista

The Paddock Club

Retreat at St. Andrews

The Dylan
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Stoneridge Senior Village

Springwood

Lofts at Lourie's

The Farrington

The Fairways

Alera West

Broad View

Mill Run

Boulder Creek

Whispering Pines
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Woodland Village Apartments

The Hollows

Paces Run

The Waterford Apartment Homes

Gable Hill Apartment Homes

St. Andrews Commons Apartment Homes

Richland Terrace Apartments

Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments

Tanglewood
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Wellington Residential

Windsor Shores Apartments

Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments

Deer Meadow Village

Cypress Run

Aria Lake Carolina

Silver Station

Acasa Tropical Ridge

Pine Grove Apartments
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 | $1,000 | $401 | $2,489 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $650 | $2,855 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $450 | $3,240 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $650 | $5,169 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,327 | $535 | $3,694 |
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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 $1,504.
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 $1,435 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 729 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Local Experts Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
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I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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