Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH (1,543 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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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH

There are currently 58534 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/Hilliard4/44516$7,740
Flytown4/42177$7,740
Harrison West4/42163$7,740
East Franklinton4/41913$8,685
North East Columbus4/41850$6,200
Greater Hilltop4/41748$10,500
Milo-Grogan4/41655$7,740
Outer Dublin Hilliard4/41444$2,360
Mount Vernon4/41407$6,200
Downtown Columbus4/41359$8,685

Pet Friendliest Columbus Apartments for Rent

The Columbus Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Bent Tree Apartments in the Brookside Woods neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. The Charles at Bexley in the Glenbrook 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
Bent Tree Apartments4/4Brookside Woods$1,199
The Charles at Bexley4/4Glenbrook$999
The Parc4/4Outer Northeast Columbus$1,350
The Jerome4/4Victorian Village$1,081
Heritage Preserve Apartments4/4Outer Dublin Hilliard$845
Smith and High4/4Weinland Park$1,095
Industry Columbus Apartments4/4Discovery District$985
Turtle Parc4/4Little Turtle$1,400
The Thomas at GVX4/4Grandview South$1,410
Stella4/4Italian Village$1,150

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Columbus, OH

The lowest priced Columbus apartment at a property that allows pets is the Unit 6-2.1 Efficiency Studio Model at Heritage Preserve Apartments in the Westbrooke Heritage neighborhood starting from $955. The second cheapest Columbus Pet Friendly apartment is the Laurel Model at Industry Columbus Apartments, which is a Studio starting at $985 in the Discovery District neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Columbus apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Heritage Preserve ApartmentsUnit 6-2.1 Efficiency$955
Industry Columbus ApartmentsLaurel$985
The Charles at BexleyOne-Bedroom Garden$999
The JeromeA.2$1,081
Smith and HighSmith & High Flats$1,095
Highland ParkThe Chestnut$1,120
Brynwood ReserveThe Alum$1,150
StellaCarina$1,150
The ParcYork$1,350
Bent Tree ApartmentsThe Den$1,380

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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.

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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 $1,609.

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 $995 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 721 sq ft.

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