
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Columbus, OH Under $1,500 (981 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Columbus that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The View on Fifth

Sunbury Springs

Lincoln Pointe

District at Linworth

The Charles at Bexley

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Raccoon Creek Apartments

Eden at Bexley Crossing

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Cornerstone Crossing
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Estates at New Albany

Lake Eden Apartments & Townhomes

Villages at Eden Crossing

Eden of Whitehall

Townhomes at Weston

The Edge

Trace Quarter

Green|House Short North

The Ethan

The Blakely
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Monarch on East Broad

Sycamore House

Andover Park Apartments

Coves at Columbus on Karl

Williamsburg Square

Southern Station

One at the Peninsula

Stonecrest

Flats on Vine

Chantry Village Luxury Apartments
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TGM Meadow View

LC RiverSouth

Clear Point Gardens

The Life at Green Arbor

Columbus Park Apartments

Tessa Place

East Meadows

Allston Pointe

Woodfield Park

Hayden Reserve
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Liberty House

Sawbury Commons

Traditions at Worthington Woods

Eden Green Townhomes

Eden Brooke Townhomes

Andrew Reserve

Riverlodge Apartments

The Continent Village

Braxton on Bethel

Eden at Jefferson Crossing
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,215 | $300 | $3,599 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $300 | $5,439 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,822 | $300 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $874 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,890 | $730 | $10,000+ |
| Columbus 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,853 | $1,500 | $8,950 |
| Columbus 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,444 | $2,500 | $4,560 |
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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 $1,706.
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 $1,260 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 704 sq ft.
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