Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC (49 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown Columbia area of Columbia that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

Cornell Arms Apartments

Main Street Living

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The Palms 1101

The Carolinian
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The Palms on Main

2603 Kiawah Ave, Unit Kiawah Avenue

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238 S Marion St, Unit 240

2511 Youman St

2002 Greene St, Unit 213

1600 Park Cir

2447 Gervais St

526 Edisto Ave

1814 Greene St
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902 Pine St

1101 Short St

2221 Greene St

2229 Greene St

1819 Greene St

429 S Pickens St

1121 Zeigler St

1816 Greene St

Palmetto Place
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1246 Lady St

Yugo Columbia Lofts

Carolina Heights

YOUnion at Columbia (Student Housing)

Station at Five Points (Student Housing)

Greene Crossing

Hub Columbia

Berry Building

Sawyer on Lincoln
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Olympia Mills

2411 Blossom St

The Standard at Columbia

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612 Whaley at The Mills

The Assembly

Tapp's Building

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Senate Club
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Wales Garden

Gateway 737
Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,293 | $800 | $1,750 |
| Downtown Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $900 | $2,099 |
| Downtown Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $950 | $3,181 |
| Downtown Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,558 | $1,950 | $3,750 |
| Downtown Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown Columbia Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Downtown Columbia area of Columbia, SC that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is The Lady with prices starting from $1,356 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.2 of 4. The Palms 1101 scores the second highest with a 3 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,796. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lady | 3.2/4 | Main Street District | $1,356 |
| The Palms 1101 | 3/4 | Main Street District | $2,796 |
| Claussens | 3/4 | Five Points | $1,275 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 3/4 | Main Street District | $1,032 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown Columbia
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown Columbia of Downtown Columbia is the Studio One Bedroom Model at Cornell Arms Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $950. The second cheapest Downtown Columbia Pet Friendly apartment is the D-80% income restricted studio Studio unit at The Dylan starting at $1,075. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Columbia apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | $950 |
| The Dylan | D-80% income restricted studio | $1,075 |
| 1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,113 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | $1,128 |
| The Palms on Main | Studio | $1,207 |
| Claussens | Studio | $1,275 |
| 1813 Main | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | $1,625 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 2 bedroom 1 bath | $1,913 |
| The Lady | 3N | $3,700 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Ranked #62
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown Columbia?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Columbia is at Cornell Arms Apartments listed at $950.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Columbia is $1,796.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Columbia is a 1,917 square feet unit starting from $1,356 at The Lady.
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