Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Charleston, SC (286 Rentals)

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

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Sabal Palms Apartment Homes
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Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
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Sabal Palms Apartment Homes

100 Lochaven DrCharleston, SC 29414
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Heron Reserve
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2 Pet Limit - $300 for the first pet $150 for the second pet. Dogs and cats welcome.
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Heron Reserve

3301 Glenn McConnell PkyCharleston, SC 29414
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Abberly at West Ashley Apartment Homes
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Cats & Dogs Welcome (2 dog maximum) - $400 Fee
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Abberly at West Ashley Apartment Homes

3100 Ashley Town Center DrCharleston, SC 29414
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Morrison Yard
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2 Pet Limit - $500 per pet
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Morrison Yard

838 Morrison DrCharleston, SC 29403
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Atlantic At Grand Oaks
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2 Pet Limit - Our apartment homes accommodate two pets per home. Pet Fee is $450 for the first pet and $100 additional for two pets. Monthly Pet Rent is $25 per pet. Breed restrictions apply. Please contact our leasing professionals for more details.
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Atlantic At Grand Oaks

1235 Ashley Gardens BlvdCharleston, SC 29414
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Plantation Flats
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2 Pet Limit - $25 Monthly Pet Rent
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Plantation Flats

2181 Dunlap StCharleston, SC 29406
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Village Square
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Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - Pet fee is $350-$500 depending on weight. Second pet is $250
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Village Square

1704 N Woodmere DrCharleston, SC 29407
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Element Carolina Bay
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2 Pet Limit - Element Carolina Bay is a pet friendly community. We welcome up to 2 pets per apartment home. Breed restrictions apply. Please call our leasing office for complete pet policy.
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Element Carolina Bay

1500 Parklawn DrCharleston, SC 29414
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Caroline
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2 Pet Limit - $20 Monthly Pet Rent
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Caroline

99 Westedge StCharleston, SC 29403
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Avalon at James Island
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2 Pet Limit - Maximum 2 pets per apartment home $350 non-refundable fee, per pet; Rent $35.00/month per pet
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Avalon at James Island

202 Promenade Vista StCharleston, SC 29412
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35 Folly Apartments
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2 Pet Limit - Maximum 2 pets per apartment home $350 non-refundable fee, per pet; Rent $35.00/month per pet
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35 Folly Apartments

35 Folly Rd BlvdCharleston, SC 29407
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Bee Street
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2 Pet Limit - One Time Pet Fee is $100 for the 2nd pet.
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Bee Street

40 Bee StCharleston, SC 29403
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Charleston, SC

There are currently 7900 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Charleston, SC area.The three Charleston neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are North Charleston, Outer North Charleston, and West Ashley. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Charleston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
North Charleston4/42260$2,216
Outer North Charleston4/41288$2,899
West Ashley4/4706$2,831
North Charleston Outside Mark Clark4/4561$2,197
North Daniel Island4/4452$6,695
Mazyck Wraggborough4/4431$3,495
Gadsden Green4/4404$3,304
Downtown Charleston4/4397$3,325
Hampton Park Terrace4/4397$3,325
Mt Pleasant4/4306$2,945

Pet Friendliest Charleston Apartments for Rent

The Charleston Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Abberly at West Ashley Apartment Homes in the West Ashley neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Driftwood Apartments in the North Charleston neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Charleston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Abberly at West Ashley Apartment Homes4/4West Ashley$1,736
Driftwood Apartments4/4North Charleston$1,185
Riviera at Seaside4/4Mt Pleasant$1,451
The Jasper4/4Harleston Village$2,100
Cooper River Farms3.8/4North Daniel Island$1,621
Channel Family Apartment Homes3.8/4North Charleston$1,295
Oyster Park3.8/4Mt Pleasant$1,757
The Burke3.8/4North Charleston$1,487
Sage at 12403.6/4Mt Pleasant$1,666
Centre Pointe Apartments3.6/4North Charleston$1,584

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Charleston, SC

The lowest priced Charleston apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bedroom Renovated 1 Bed Model at Driftwood Apartments in the North Charleston Outside Mark Clark neighborhood starting from $1,185. The second cheapest Charleston Pet Friendly apartment is the Eaves Model at Channel Family Apartment Homes, which is a Studio starting at $1,295 in the Ibis Glade at Tanner Plantation neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Charleston apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Driftwood Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated$1,185
Channel Family Apartment HomesEaves$1,295
The WilderS1$1,442
Riviera at SeasideS1$1,451
The BurkeA3$1,487
Bluewater at Boltons LandingA2$1,575
Cooper River FarmsField Pea$1,621
Centre Pointe ApartmentsA6$1,626
Oyster ParkKuma$1,757
Abberly at West Ashley Apartment HomesPaseo$1,816

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Charleston Overview

Charleston is one of South Carolina's oldest cities that has a bustling population of over 100,000 people. Southern Charm and old-world grandeur still shine brightly on its cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. For the history buff and urban explorer there is plenty to discover among Charleston's walkable streets. For the foodie in you, there are enough world-class restaurants to suit all your cravings. When you choose a Charleston apartment, you place yourself in the center of a vibrant city with over 300 years of history.

Why live in Charleston, SC?

When you choose a Charleston apartment, you are immersing yourself in a modern city with an old-world feel. Though it is a city, people take things a little slower and you really do feel that southern hospitality and charm wherever you go. With all the great things to see and do, you will be glad you chose an apartment in Charleston.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Charleston, SC

Ranked #1

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Charleston, SC

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Charleston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Charleston?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Charleston is at Parsonage Point Apartments listed at $810.

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

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Charleston is $2,532.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Charleston Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Charleston is a 2,739 square feet unit starting from $3,166 at Society at Ansonborough.

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

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Charleston is currently at 729 sq ft.

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