Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC (49 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the Downtown Columbia area of Columbia that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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The Palms 1101
$2,796 - $4,434
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 16

The Palms 1101

1101 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Palms on Main
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$1,207 - $2,503
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The Palms on Main

1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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238 S Marion St, Unit 240
$1,400
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 31

238 S Marion St, Unit 240

238 S Marion StColumbia, SC 29205
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$915 - $1,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 6

1600 Park Cir

ColumbiaSC29201

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Palmetto Place
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Palmetto Place

604 Huger StColumbia, SC 29201
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1246 Lady St
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1246 Lady St

1246 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Yugo Columbia Lofts
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Yugo Columbia Lofts

211 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Carolina Heights
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Carolina Heights

700 Pickens StColumbia, SC 29201
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Greene Crossing
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Greene Crossing

708 Pulaski StColumbia, SC 29201
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Hub Columbia
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Hub Columbia

1426 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Berry Building
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Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Sawyer on Lincoln
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Sawyer on Lincoln

919 Catawba StColumbia, SC 29201
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Olympia Mills
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Olympia Mills

600 Heyward StColumbia, SC 29201
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2411 Blossom St
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2411 Blossom St

2411 Blossom StColumbia, SC 29205
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The Standard at Columbia
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The Standard at Columbia

1401 Assembly StColumbia, SC 29201
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The Assembly
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The Assembly

Assembly and Pendleton StColumbia, SC 29201
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Tapp's Building
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Tapp's Building

1644 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Senate Club
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Senate Club

1018-1020 Marion StColumbia, SC 29201
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Kress Building
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Kress Building

1502 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Wales Garden
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Wales Garden

205-215 S Saluda AveColumbia, SC 29205
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Gateway 737
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Gateway 737

737 Gadsden StColumbia, SC 29201
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Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

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 ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The Lady3.2/4Main Street District$1,356
The Palms 11013/4Main Street District$2,796
Claussens3/4Five Points$1,275
Lofts at Lourie's3/4Main 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
Cornell Arms ApartmentsStudio One Bedroom$950
The DylanD-80% income restricted studio$1,075
1321 Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,113
Main Street LivingBarringer: 1 Bedroom$1,128
The Palms on MainStudio$1,207
ClaussensStudio$1,275
1813 Main2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms$1,625
Lofts at Lourie's2 bedroom 1 bath$1,913
The Lady3N$3,700

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC

Ranked #62

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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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