
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Melrose Heights Neighborhood of Columbia, SC (79 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Melrose Heights area of Columbia that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The Lady

Cornell Arms Apartments

1321 Lofts

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Bennet at BullStreet

5th & Sloan

The Cardinal Apartments

The Dylan

Hampton Greene Apartment Homes

Devine & Heidt
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The Orchard

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Hampton Courts Apartments

700 Woodrow

Devine District

The Carolinian

Claussens

Rosewood Gardens
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The Landings at Forest Acres

Towers at Forest Acres

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The Palms on Main

Capri Apartments

2603 Kiawah Ave, Unit Kiawah Avenue

2744 Monroe St

25XX Youman St, Unit 2515

25XX Youman St, Unit 2513

2451 Gervais St, Unit A

219 S Holly St
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3820 Montgomery Ave

3023 Pine Belt Rd

3414 Lanier Ave

1 Tempo Ct

3028 Dennis Dr

1407 Bonner Ave

2815 Howell Ct

2239 Center St

1600 Park Cir

902 Pine St
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801 King St

3901 Bright Ave

601 Elm Ave

1101 Short St

2221 Greene St

2229 Greene St

1409 Hagood Ave

605 S Waccamaw Ave

604 Kentucky St

1331 McDuffie Ave
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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 | $1,353 | $800 | $1,931 |
| Melrose Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $873 | $2,803 |
| Melrose Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $950 | $3,412 |
| Melrose Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,981 | $1,100 | $3,066 |
| Melrose Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,993 | $1,267 | $3,960 |
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There are currently 79 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 Bennet at BullStreet with prices starting from $1,931 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. The Babcock scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,145. Here are the most Pet Friendly Melrose Heights apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennet at BullStreet | 4/4 | Bull Street | $1,931 |
| The Babcock | 3.8/4 | Bull Street | $1,145 |
| Devine District | 3.6/4 | Rosewood | $2,710 |
| 700 Woodrow | 3.6/4 | Old Shandon | $1,995 |
| Cross Hill Apartments | 3.4/4 | Rosewood | $950 |
| The Lady | 3.2/4 | Main Street District | $1,356 |
| The Cardinal Apartments | 3.2/4 | Northeast Arcadia Lakes | $1,512 |
| The Landings at Forest Acres | 3/4 | Outer East Central | $932 |
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 1B - 1 Bedroom Model at Towers at Forest Acres, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $873. The second cheapest Melrose Heights Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at Capri Apartments starting at $925. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Melrose Heights apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Towers at Forest Acres | 1B - 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| Capri Apartments | Studio | $925 |
| The Dylan | C-80% income restricted studio | $999 |
| The Carolinian | 1 Bedroon 1 Bath | $1,001 |
| Ravenwood Hills | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | $1,050 |
| 1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,113 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,150 |
| Hampton Courts Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A (80% Income Restricted) | $1,172 |
| The Babcock | Suite 503/505/508/509/510/511/513/514/515 | $1,350 |
| 5th & Sloan | The Shandon | $1,700 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMelrose Heights, Columbia, SC
Ranked #28
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 $873.
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 $1,788.
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 $1,512 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 585 sq ft.
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