
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (274 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Columbia that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Pointe Grand Columbia

1321 Lofts

Providence Park

Wellspring Apartments

Station at Lake Murray

The Babcock

Grove at St. Andrews

Bennet at BullStreet

The Cardinal Apartments

Main Street Living

The Cooper

42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest

The Grandview at Lake Murray

34 Crestmont

The Paddock Club Columbia

5th & Sloan

The Lady

Avenue at Harbison

Cross Hill Apartments

Peachtree Place

Wellington Farms Apartment Homes

Arbor Landing

Briargate

Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult Community

Tamarind at Stoneridge

Atrium Place

Ovation @3500

Greenbrier

Stone Ridge

Nexus At Sandhill

Keystone Luxury Apartments

York Woods at Lake Murray Apartment Homes

Killian Lakes Apartments and Townhomes

The Palms 1101

Devine District

Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes

The Farrington
Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbia Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $1,502 | $571 | $2,595 |
Columbia Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $720 | $6,042 |
Columbia Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $779 | $5,942 |
Columbia Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $629 | $5,902 |
Columbia Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,030 | $540 | $2,436 |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbia, SC
There are currently 7050 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Columbia, SC area.The three Columbia neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Northeast Arcadia Lakes, Elmwood Park, and Laurel Hill. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Columbia Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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Northeast Arcadia Lakes | 4/4 | 11722 | $5,000 |
Elmwood Park | 4/4 | 9772 | $5,000 |
Laurel Hill | 4/4 | 9483 | $1,755 |
Outer East Central | 4/4 | 9352 | $5,400 |
Earlewood | 4/4 | 8964 | $1,675 |
Cottontow Bellevue | 4/4 | 8922 | $5,000 |
Robert Mills Historic | 4/4 | 8917 | $5,400 |
Historic Waverly | 4/4 | 8579 | $5,400 |
Bull Street | 4/4 | 8456 | $5,000 |
Eva P. Trezevant | 4/4 | 8386 | $5,000 |
Pet Friendliest Columbia Apartments for Rent
The Columbia Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Preserve At Windsor Lake in the Northeast Arcadia Lakes neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Town Center at Lake Carolina in the Northeast Arcadia Lakes neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Columbia apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Preserve At Windsor Lake | 4/4 | Northeast Arcadia Lakes | $1,245 |
Town Center at Lake Carolina | 4/4 | Northeast Arcadia Lakes | $1,299 |
Avenue at Harbison | 4/4 | St Andrews | $1,057 |
Devine District | 3.8/4 | Rosewood | $1,685 |
The Babcock | 3.8/4 | Bull Street | $1,100 |
Carrington Place at Wildewood | 3.8/4 | Wildewood | $1,150 |
700 Woodrow | 3.8/4 | Old Shandon | $1,780 |
Elmwood Lofts | 3.8/4 | Elmwood Park | $1,250 |
Keswick | 3.8/4 | Wildewood | $1,267 |
Bennet at BullStreet | 3.6/4 | Bull Street | $1,550 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Columbia, SC
The lowest priced Columbia apartment at a property that allows pets is the Ascot 1 Bed Model at The Hollows in the Lincolnshire neighborhood starting from $799. The second cheapest Columbia Pet Friendly apartment is the Aspen Model at Avenue at Harbison, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,057 in the Irmo neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Columbia apartments.
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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The Hollows | Ascot | $799 |
Avenue at Harbison | Aspen | $1,057 |
Preserve At Windsor Lake | One Bedroom with Balcony | $1,245 |
Elmwood Lofts | 1 Bedroom | $1,250 |
Town Center at Lake Carolina | A1 - Dogwood - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | $1,299 |
The Babcock | Suite 313 | $1,410 |
Keswick | The Blakely | $1,480 |
Devine District | T-1S | $1,685 |
700 Woodrow | 2 Bedroom-Upgrade | $1,780 |
Carrington Place at Wildewood | C1 | $1,790 |
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Columbia Overview
Columbia, South Carolina is a city filled with vibrant culture, enormous education, and profound history. It offers residents a warm escape from the Winter and easy ways to travel that range from solid public transit to three major interstate highways. Residents are able to enjoy dozens of festivals, concerts, and sporting events each year and can easily drive to nearby cities such as Savannah, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, or even Atlanta. Best of all, living in Columbia apartments is a very affordable experience, allowing residents to experience big city life far cheaper than they can in other metropolitan areas.
Why live in Columbia, SC?
Columbia has the best of both worlds, offering you the major benefits of living in a big city while still retaining the very affordable cost of living that much of the South is known for. There is a diverse array of cultural and entertainment options, and seven distinct colleges, making it an ideal place to complete or enhance your education. The three interstate highways make it easy to either travel around town or to make a quick trip to places like Charlotte, Savannah, or Atlanta. And with plenty of options for affodable apartments in Columbia, finding a great place to live is a cinch.
Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia, SC
Ranked #7
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Columbia, SC
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
17 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Columbia?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Columbia is at Brook Pines listed at $571.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Columbia is $1,601.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 3,000 square feet unit starting from $5,000 at 2514 Laurel St, Unit 6 BR.
What is the average size for Columbia Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Columbia is currently at 888 sq ft.
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