Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH (1,470 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Columbus that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Columbus, OH Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH

There are currently 59096 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Columbus, OH area.The three Columbus neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Dublin/Hilliard, Flytown, and Harrison West. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Columbus Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Dublin/Hilliard4/43951$6,583
Flytown4/41991$6,583
Harrison West4/41964$6,583
East Franklinton4/41677$9,908
North East Columbus4/41604$6,200
Greater Hilltop4/41509$14,734
Milo-Grogan4/41484$6,583
Mount Vernon4/41314$10,467
Downtown Columbus4/41244$9,908
Outer Dublin Hilliard4/41238$2,328

Pet Friendliest Columbus Apartments for Rent

The Columbus Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is The Charles at Bexley in the Glenbrook neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. The Parc in the Outer Northeast Columbus neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Columbus apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The Charles at Bexley4/4Glenbrook$989
The Parc4/4Outer Northeast Columbus$1,385
Broadway Station4/4Beulah Park$1,314
The Jerome4/4Victorian Village$1,375
Heritage Preserve Apartments4/4Outer Dublin Hilliard$795
Smith and High4/4Weinland Park$1,095
Industry Columbus Apartments4/4Discovery District$1,130
Turtle Parc4/4Little Turtle$1,400
The Thomas at GVX4/4Grandview South$1,863
Stella4/4Italian Village$1,169

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Columbus, OH

The lowest priced Columbus apartment at a property that allows pets is the One-Bedroom Garden 1 Bed Model at The Charles at Bexley in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $989. The second cheapest Columbus Pet Friendly apartment is the The Nightingale Model at Heritage Preserve Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,095 in the Westbrooke Heritage neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Columbus apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Charles at BexleyOne-Bedroom Garden$989
Heritage Preserve ApartmentsThe Nightingale$1,095
Highland ParkThe Chestnut$1,120
Industry Columbus ApartmentsLaurel$1,130
Brynwood ReserveThe Alum$1,150
StellaCarina$1,227
Broadway StationThe Grant$1,314
The ParcYork$1,385
Turtle ParcThe Elliot$1,400
The Jerome1x1.5$1,575

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Columbus Overview

Columbus, the Ohio state capital, falls within the top 20 largest cities in the entire United States in terms of population. This dynamic town is full of Midwestern down-to-earth, friendly people, who often make locals feel welcomed and treated like family. Life in Columbus apartments also offer residents an engaged community full of fun alongside interesting places to eat, shop, and to enjoy the arts or a night on the town. In addition, Columbus is home to THE Ohio State University, which draws students from all over the country to this Midwest hub of energy.

Why live in Columbus, OH?

There's a lot to love about Columbus. It's got a thriving economy and great neighborhoods like the German Village, Merion Village, and the Arena District. From the artsy, hip culture of the Short North district, to the sports and entertainment vibe in the Arena District, there is a little something for everyone here. For college sports fans, Ohio State University serves up great football and basketball. Add in a low cost of living, and those looking for apartments in Columbus have found a true gem of a city.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbus, OH

Ranked #2

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Columbus?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Columbus is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older listed at $300.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Columbus Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Columbus is $1,608.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Columbus Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 3,377 square feet unit starting from $1,235 at Easton Commons Apartments and Townhomes.

What is the average size for Columbus Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Columbus is currently at 716 sq ft.

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