Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the University District Columbus, OH (229 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the University District area of Columbus that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Lark Columbus
$959 - $1,971
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$959 - $1,971

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$959 - $1,971
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2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $300-$300
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Lark Columbus

1355 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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Luxe Belle | Student Housing
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$1,239 - $2,498Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $500-$500
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Luxe Belle | Student Housing

1525-1541 N High StColumbus, OH 43201
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Makley Place
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$1,275 - $2,810Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Makley Place

210 W 5th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Statehouse Highline on 9th
$1,440 - $2,900
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$1,440 - $2,900

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$1,440 - $2,900
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2 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $35.00
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Statehouse Highline on 9th

41 E 9th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1460 Grant
$1,270 - $1,330Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $300.00
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1460 Grant

1460 North Grant AvenueColumbus, OH 43201
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Grant Commons
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$1,267 - $2,935Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $50.00
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Grant Commons

305 E 11th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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property at 2244 N 4th St

$465

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$465

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$465

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2244 N 4th St

ColumbusOH43202
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441 E Norwich Ave, Unit OSU Listing
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
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$0 Monthly Pet Rent - $0 Fee
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441 E Norwich Ave, Unit OSU Listing

441 E Norwich AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1502 Hunter Ave
$1,050 - $1,500
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$1,050 - $1,500

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$1,050 - $1,500
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$0 Monthly Pet Rent - $0 Fee
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1502 Hunter Ave

1502 Hunter AveColumbus, OH 43201
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1360 Highland St, Unit Apt B
$850
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$850

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$850
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$0 Monthly Pet Rent - $0 Fee
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1360 Highland St, Unit Apt B

1360 Highland StColumbus, OH 43201
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350 1/2 E 20th Ave, Unit 350 1/2 E 20th Ave
$1,050
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$1,050

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$1,050
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$0 Monthly Pet Rent - $0 Fee
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350 1/2 E 20th Ave, Unit 350 1/2 E 20th Ave

350 1/2 E 20th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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68 E Hudson St, Unit 68
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
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$0 Monthly Pet Rent - $0 Fee
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68 E Hudson St, Unit 68

68 E Hudson StColumbus, OH 43202
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41 King Ave, Unit #D
$2,450
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$2,450

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$2,450
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$0 Monthly Pet Rent - $0 Fee
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41 King Ave, Unit #D

41 King AveColumbus, OH 43201
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70 E Hudson St, Unit 70
$895
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$895

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$895
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$0 Monthly Pet Rent - $0 Fee
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70 E Hudson St, Unit 70

70 E Hudson StColumbus, OH 43202
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1315 N 6th St, Unit 1315
$1,450
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$1,450

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$1,450
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$0 Monthly Pet Rent - $0 Fee
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1315 N 6th St, Unit 1315

1315 N 6th StColumbus, OH 43201
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390 E 16th Ave, Unit C
$995
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$995

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$995
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$0 Monthly Pet Rent - $0 Fee
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390 E 16th Ave, Unit C

390 E 16th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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property at 374 E Oakland Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15, 2027

374 E Oakland Ave

ColumbusOH43202
property at 1323 Michigan Ave

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1323 Michigan Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 300 E 17th Ave

$600

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$600

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$600

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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300 E 17th Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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property at 103 W 9th Ave

$800

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$800

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$800

6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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103 W 9th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 27 W Blake Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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27 W Blake Ave

ColumbusOH43202
property at 420 E 16th Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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420 E 16th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 37 W Tompkins St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

37 W Tompkins St, Unit C

37 W Tompkins St
ColumbusOH43202
property at 147 W 6th Ave

$1,699

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$1,699

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$1,699

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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147 W 6th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 324 E 20th Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

324 E 20th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 269 E 13th Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 31

269 E 13th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 2439 Medary Ave

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2439 Medary Ave

ColumbusOH43202
property at 2441 Medary Ave

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2441 Medary Ave

ColumbusOH43202
property at 304 E 13th Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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304 E 13th Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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property at 339 W 6th Ave

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 15

339 W 6th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 419 E Lane Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

419 E Lane Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 145 E Duncan St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

145 E Duncan St

ColumbusOH43202
property at 372 E Oakland Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15, 2027

372 E Oakland Ave, Unit 372

372 E Oakland Ave
ColumbusOH43202
property at 385 E 15th Ave

$3,250

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$3,250

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$3,250

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15, 2027

385 E 15th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 1508 Summit St

$3,400

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$3,400

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$3,400

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 7, 2027

1508 Summit St

ColumbusOH43201
property at 348 Chittenden Ave

$3,800

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$3,800

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$3,800

6 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15, 2027

348 Chittenden Ave

ColumbusOH43201

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University District, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Most Pet Friendly University District Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the University District area of Columbus, OH that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Smith and High with prices starting from $1,095 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Makley Place scores the second highest with a 3.6 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,275. Here are the most Pet Friendly University District apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Smith and High4/4Weinland Park$1,095
Makley Place3.6/4Dennison Place$1,275
Hometeam Properties3.6/4Indianola Terrace$849
Lark Columbus3.2/4Dennison Place$959
The Day Companies - Short North3.2/4Weinland Park$1,190
Luxe Belle | Student Housing3.2/4Necko Weinland Park$1,239
The King Apartments3/4Necko Weinland Park$1,800

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in University District

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the University District of University District is the 1 Bedroom - Multiple Floorplans Available Model at Hometeam Properties, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $849. The second cheapest University District Pet Friendly apartment is the Queen Suite Studio unit at The Urban - Student Housing starting at $999. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly University District apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hometeam Properties1 Bedroom - Multiple Floorplans Available$849
The Urban - Student HousingQueen Suite$999
100 Chittenden Ave2 Beds 1 Bath$1,050
245 E 13th AveTwo Bedroom$1,095
Smith and HighSmith & High Flats$1,095
The Day Companies - Short North1221 N High Street$1,190
Grant Commons2-Bed Flat$1,439
Statehouse Highline on 9th1BR/1BA - Picasso$1,699
Makley PlaceGuild$1,810

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University District, Columbus, OH

Ranked #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Pet Friendly Rating

This area has come to be amongst the finest submarkets for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly University District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in University District?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in University District is at 1360 Highland St, Unit Apt B listed at $850.

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

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in University District is $1,701.

What is the largest Pet Friendly University District Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in University District is a 1,750 square feet unit starting from $2,450 at 41 King Ave, Unit #D.

What is the average size for University District Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in University District is currently at 855 sq ft.

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