Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (303 Rentals)

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Wellspring Apartments
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - Pet rent starting at $25 per pet
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Wellspring Apartments

500 Harbison BlvdColumbia, SC 29212
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1321 Lofts
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2 Pet Limit - $30 Monthly Pet Rent
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1321 Lofts

1321 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult Community
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Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $25 Monthly Pet Rent
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Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult Community

440 Town Center PlColumbia, SC 29229
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Vista Commons Apartments
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Pit Bull Terrier, Shaffordshire Terrier, Akita, Doberman, Wolf Hybrid, Rottweiler, Alaskan Malamite, Presa Canarios, and Chow.
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Vista Commons Apartments

1100 Pulaski StColumbia, SC 29201
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Tamarind at Stoneridge
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
65 lb Weight Limit - 2 Pet Limit
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Tamarind at Stoneridge

143 Stoneridge DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Wellington Farms Apartment Homes
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2 Pet Limit - We are a pet-friendly community. We welcome 2 pets per apartment home. $350 non-refundable pet fee per pet. 50-pound weight limit.
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Wellington Farms Apartment Homes

700 Greenlawn DrColumbia, SC 29209
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Briargate
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Pet Interview Required - 50 lb Weight Limit
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Briargate

825 Menlo DrColumbia, SC 29210
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Peachtree Place
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Pet Friendly
Pet Interview Required - 2 Pet Limit
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Peachtree Place

200 Berryhill RdColumbia, SC 29210
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Arbor Landing
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2 Pet Limit - Pets are welcomed! Please contact the Leasing Office for further details regarding our Pet Policy.
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Arbor Landing

1101 Hallbrook DrColumbia, SC 29209
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Atrium Place
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
$20 Monthly Pet Rent - We welcome 2 pets per apartment home. There is a $400 pet fee for the first pet, and $150 for the second. Pet rent is $20 per month. There is breed restrictions and aggressive breeds are prohibited. Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
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Atrium Place

200 Atrium WayColumbia, SC 29223
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Ovation @3500
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Pet Interview Required - 2 Pet Limit
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Ovation @3500

3500 Fernandina RdColumbia, SC 29210
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Huntington Place
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Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
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Huntington Place

1003 True StColumbia, SC 29209
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Stone Ridge
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2 Pet Limit - $25 Monthly Pet Rent
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Stone Ridge

1000 Watermark PlColumbia, SC 29210
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The Palms 1101
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2 Pet Limit - Additional $200 fee for the 2nd pet
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The Palms 1101

1101 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Devine District
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2 Pet Limit - $20 Monthly Pet Rent
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Devine District

2712 Lee StColumbia, SC 29205
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Sage Pointe
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2 Pet Limit - $200 fee. Breed and weight restrictions apply; please call for details. 75 pound weight limit
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Sage Pointe

4021 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29229
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Columbia, SC Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Columbia, SC

There are currently 7799 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, St Andrews, and Laurel Hill. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Northeast Arcadia Lakes4/4474$3,695
St Andrews4/4277$1,512
Laurel Hill4/4254$10,015
Elmwood Park4/4249$7,550
Outer East Central4/4233$5,400
Earlewood4/4230$10,015
Cottontow Bellevue4/4211$10,015
Robert Mills Historic4/4205$9,990
Far North Columbia4/4203$3,042
Bull Street4/4194$10,015

Pet Friendliest Columbia Apartments for Rent

The Columbia Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Town Center at Lake Carolina in the Northeast Arcadia Lakes neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Avenue at Harbison in the St Andrews 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 ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Town Center at Lake Carolina4/4Northeast Arcadia Lakes$1,300
Avenue at Harbison4/4St Andrews$1,058
Landmark of Columbia4/4Irmo Seven Oaks$1,283
Preserve At Windsor Lake3.8/4Northeast Arcadia Lakes$1,245
Carrington Place at Wildewood3.8/4Wildewood$1,150
700 Woodrow3.8/4Old Shandon$1,780
Devine District3.8/4Rosewood$1,585
The Babcock3.8/4Bull Street$1,425
Bennet at BullStreet3.8/4Bull Street$1,550
Cross Hill Apartments3.6/4Rosewood$950

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Columbia, SC

The lowest priced Columbia apartment at a property that allows pets is the Aspen 1 Bed Model at The Hollows in the Skyland Estates neighborhood starting from $869. The second cheapest Columbia Pet Friendly apartment is the Magnolia Model at Avenue at Harbison, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,143 in the Irmo neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Columbia apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The HollowsAspen$869
Avenue at HarbisonMagnolia$1,143
Carrington Place at Wildewood1 Bedroom - 1 Bath$1,150
Preserve At Windsor LakeOne Bedroom with Balcony$1,245
Town Center at Lake CarolinaA1 - Dogwood - One Bedroom, One Bathroom$1,300
BrooklandA$1,540
Bennet at BullStreetA1$1,550
Devine DistrictT-1S$1,585
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade$1,780
4 WestB3$1,845

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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 Lifestyle
Columbia, SC

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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

Columbia, SC Area Reviews

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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 $2,149.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 4,993 square feet unit starting from $3,900 at 1728 Canal Dr.

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 903 sq ft.

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