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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Conveniently located
- Spacious bedrooms
- Pet friendly community
- On-site staff
- Newly renovated home
Location
525 Alcott Dr, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
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Property Overview
Pine Tree Apartments features an impressive overall Zumper expert rating of 8.6, enhanced by top scores of 10 for price and 9 for both amenities and location. With spacious bedrooms, a pet-friendly community, and convenient on-site staff, this newly renovated property presents excellent value for renters, standing in the 71.43 percentile for value and hitting the 100 percentile for value per square foot. Additionally, its commitment to transparency in listing details fosters trustworthiness with a score of 8 out of 10.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Less expensive
- Dishwasher
Floor plans
| Join the Waitlist – Newly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC | 1 bed | 1 bath | 849 sqft | $805 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $925/month | 2 bed | 1 bath | 988 sqft | $925 /mo | 1 unit available |
Amenities for Pine Tree Apartments
Apartment Amenities
| Trash | Water |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Fridge |
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Stove |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Sewage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 200 |
|---|
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About Pine Tree Apartments
Find comfort in a newly renovated home at Pine Tree Apartments. Our community features 1 and 2 spacious bedrooms. We are pet friendly community, conveniently located close to I-20, off of Fairfield Rd. Hillandale offers the highest level of property management, featuring an on-site staff that is dedicated to providing responsive service and a quality community environment.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Pine Tree Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Pine Tree Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Pine Tree Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Pine Tree Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Pine Tree Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Pine Tree Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Pine Tree Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How Pine Tree Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 238 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Columbia
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 21% lower than 1-bedrooms in Columbia.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Pine Tree Apartments to be 26% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Columbia.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Columbia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,525 |
| April 2024 | $1,527 |
| May 2024 | $1,429 |
| June 2024 | $1,351 |
| July 2024 | $1,318 |
| August 2024 | $1,284 |
| September 2024 | $1,334 |
| October 2024 | $1,274 |
| November 2024 | $1,146 |
| December 2024 | $1,247 |
| January 2025 | $1,350 |
| February 2025 | $1,350 |
| March 2025 | $1,356 |
| April 2025 | $1,302 |
| May 2025 | $1,347 |
| June 2025 | $1,346 |
| July 2025 | $1,071 |
| August 2025 | $1,076 |
| September 2025 | $1,017 |
| October 2025 | $976 |
| November 2025 | $998 |
| December 2025 | $1,067 |
| January 2026 | $1,306 |
| February 2026 | $1,371 |
| March 2026 | $1,186 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 525 Alcott Dr?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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Schools near Pine Tree Apartments
J.P. Thomas Elementary School
6001 weston ave
columbia, SC, 29203
PK, K-5Public
C
Pendergrass Fairwold School
5935 token st
columbia, SC, 29203
PK, K-12Public
Brockman Elementary School
2245 montclair dr
columbia, SC, 29206
PK, K-5Public
A-
Jackson Creek Elementary
7150 trenholm rd extension
columbia, SC, 29223
PK, K-5Public
B
Riverbank Elementary School
160 cougar dr
west columbia, SC, 29169
PK, K-5Public
B-
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Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Columbia near 525 Alcott Dr
Walking
4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 525 Alcott Dr, Columbia
Groceries
4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
0/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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