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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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Management

Apartment Group

Leasing office

(803) 683-9628

Property Overview

Pine Tree Apartments receive a strong overall rating of 8 out of 10, reflecting its competitive pricing and excellent balance of value and amenities. Notable features include spacious bedrooms, a pet-friendly community, and on-site staff, complemented by a prime location near essential services. With impressive ratings for amenities and trustworthiness, this property offers a transparent representation of what renters can expect, enhanced by an extensive visual portfolio.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 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 Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Less expensive
  • Dishwasher

Floor plans

1 Bedroom - 1Bathroom1 bed1 bath849 sqft$805 /mo1 unit available
2 Bedroom 1 Bath2 bed1 bath988 sqft$925 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Pine Tree Apartments

Apartment Amenities

TrashWater

Appliances

DishwasherFridge
RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs 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

Dog policy

Allowed 
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Cat policy

Allowed 
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Building details

Property details

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About Pine Tree Apartments

HomeApartments in Columbia 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.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 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 Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Pine Tree Apartments
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Pine Tree Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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 849 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 130 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
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Rent trends in Columbia

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 18% lower than 1-bedrooms in Columbia.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Pine Tree Apartments to be 29% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Columbia.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Columbia
A table of studio rental data trends in Columbia
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,412
October 2023$1,434
November 2023$1,374
December 2023$1,338
January 2024$1,335
February 2024$1,350
March 2024$1,413
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$970

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Can I afford to live at 525 Alcott Dr?

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Rent-to-income ratio

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Schools near Pine Tree Apartments

J.P. Thomas Elementary School

6001 weston ave

columbia, SC, 29203

PK, K-5Public
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Pendergrass Fairwold School

5935 token st

columbia, SC, 29203

PK, K-12Public

Brockman Elementary School

2245 montclair dr

columbia, SC, 29206

PK, K-5Public
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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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