
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC (83 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Melrose Heights area of Columbia that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Cornell Arms Apartments

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Bennet at BullStreet

5th & Sloan

Main Street Living

The Cooper

Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

The Cardinal Apartments
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Hampton Courts

700 Woodrow

The Carolinian

Rosewood Gardens

The Landings at Forest Acres

Towers at Forest Acres
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The Palms on Main

Capri Apartments

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3415 Piedmont Ave, Unit A

2603 Kiawah Ave, Unit Kiawah Avenue

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238 S Marion St, Unit 240

724 Pembroke Ave

1407 Bonner Ave

3414 Lanier Ave

3023 Pine Belt Rd

2002 Greene St, Unit 213
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830 S Kilbourne Rd

2511 Youman St

1908 St Louis Ave

4443 Bethel Church Rd

1 Tempo Ct

1600 Park Cir

3938 Eureka St

2447 Gervais St

526 Edisto Ave

1814 Greene St
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823 S Kilbourne Rd

2347 Stark St

721 Deerwood St

902 Pine St

3540 White St

5123 Kilbourne Rd

3901 Bright Ave

1700 Dalloz Rd

1101 Short St

2221 Greene St
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Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melrose Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Heights Studio Apartments | $1,337 | $800 | $1,824 |
| Melrose Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $795 | $2,632 |
| Melrose Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $950 | $3,240 |
| Melrose Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,269 | $1,100 | $4,000 |
| Melrose Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,674 | $1,267 | $4,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 83 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Most Pet Friendly Melrose Heights Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Melrose Heights area of Columbia, SC that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is The Babcock with prices starting from $1,321 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Bennet at BullStreet scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,749. Here are the most Pet Friendly Melrose Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Babcock | 4/4 | Bull Street | $1,321 |
| Bennet at BullStreet | 3.8/4 | Bull Street | $1,749 |
| 700 Woodrow | 3.8/4 | Old Shandon | $1,995 |
| Cross Hill Apartments | 3.6/4 | Rosewood | $950 |
| The Lady | 3.2/4 | Main Street District | $1,356 |
| The Cardinal Apartments | 3.2/4 | Northeast Arcadia Lakes | $1,537 |
| The Landings at Forest Acres | 3.2/4 | Outer East Central | $932 |
| Claussens | 3/4 | Five Points | $1,645 |
| Towers at Forest Acres | 3/4 | Outer East Central | $798 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Melrose Heights
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Melrose Heights of Melrose Heights is the A-50% income restricted studio Model at The Dylan, which is a Studio unit starting from $800. The second cheapest Melrose Heights Pet Friendly apartment is the 1C - 1 Bedroom 1 Bed unit at Towers at Forest Acres starting at $806. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Melrose Heights apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Dylan | A-50% income restricted studio | $800 |
| Towers at Forest Acres | 1C - 1 Bedroom | $806 |
| Hampton Courts | HC11C50 | $874 |
| Capri Apartments | Studio | $925 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | Studio One Bedroom | $950 |
| Ravenwood Hills Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | $1,050 |
| 1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,113 |
| The Palms on Main | Studio | $1,207 |
| The Lady | 10C | $1,595 |
| 5th & Sloan | The Wheat | $1,700 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMelrose Heights, Columbia, SC
Ranked #33
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Melrose Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Melrose Heights?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Melrose Heights is at Towers at Forest Acres listed at $798.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Melrose Heights Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Melrose Heights is $1,611.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Melrose Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Melrose Heights is a 2,100 square feet unit starting from $1,537 at The Cardinal Apartments.
What is the average size for Melrose Heights Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Melrose Heights is currently at 546 sq ft.
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