
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $1,900 (218 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Columbia that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The Babcock

The Lady

Keystone Luxury Apartments

Pointe Grand Columbia

Station at Lake Murray

Providence Park

42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest

Polo Village

Grandview at Lake Murray
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Vantage at Wildewood

Wellspring Apartments

Cornell Arms Apartments

1321 Lofts

The Landings at Hard Scrabble

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The Meadows at Burnside Farms

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The One at Columbia

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Bennet at BullStreet

5th & Sloan

The Cardinal Apartments
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Avalon Place

Atrium Place

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The Cooper

Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium

Briargate

Cross Hill Apartments
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Crestmont Apartments

Tamarind at Stoneridge

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Peachtree Place

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Vista Commons Apartments

Canalside Lofts

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Ovation @3500

Keswick
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Greenbrier

Town Center at Lake Carolina

Nexus At Sandhill

The Shores at Elders Pond

Redpoint Columbia

Wellington Farms Apartment Homes

Windsor Shores Apartments

Arbor Landing Apartments

Riverwalk Vista

The Paddock Club
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 | $979 | $401 | $2,489 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $675 | $2,903 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $450 | $3,801 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $679 | $5,169 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,283 | $499 | $3,422 |
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Columbia, SC Area Reviews
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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 $1,518.
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 $1,422 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 719 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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