3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IA (34 Rentals)

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Carman Estates
$1,270
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$1,170 - $1,270
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Carman Estates

2314 E Porter AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Fish Creek
$1,030 - $1,175
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$792 - $1,142
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$825 - $1,175
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Fish Creek

817-1619 E 17th StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Rosemont Place
$1,223 - $1,601
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$768 - $1,658
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$25
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$793 - $1,683
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 7

Rosemont Place

2201-2202 E Rose AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Somerset
$1,164 - $1,575
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$760 - $1,487
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$88
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$848 - $1,575
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Somerset

6620 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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Columbia, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Columbia and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IA is found at Danamere Village in the Danamere Farms neighborhood and is 1,302 square feet priced from $1,595. Northern Plains by Kading has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,240 square feet and currently listed start at $985. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Danamere VillageC11,302 Sq Ft$1,595
Northern Plains by KadingElizabeth1,240 Sq Ft$985
Carman Estates3 Bedroom1,225 Sq Ft$1,270
Sunset Terrace3 Beds, 2 baths1,225 Sq Ft$1,220
The Vineyards3 Bedroom1,225 Sq Ft$1,295
MelbourneC2 - Income Restricted1,154 Sq Ft$1,375
SomersetC11,055 Sq Ft$1,164
Osceola HeightsVilla1,008 Sq Ft$1,010
YellowbanksVilla1,008 Sq Ft$1,060
Lincoln Ridge by KadingVilla1,008 Sq Ft$1,110

Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 21, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IA is the Elizabeth Model starting from $985 at Northern Plains by Kading . The second most affordable Columbia 3 Bedroom is the Villa Model at Osceola Heights starting at $1,010 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,172. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Northern Plains by KadingElizabeth$985
Osceola HeightsVilla$1,010
Fish CreekC1 - Classic$1,030
YellowbanksVilla$1,060
Lincoln Ridge by KadingVilla$1,110
SomersetC1$1,164
Sunset Terrace3 Beds, 2 baths$1,220
Carman Estates3 Bedroom$1,270
The Vineyards3 Bedroom$1,295
MelbourneC2 - Income Restricted$1,375

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Columbia with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Columbia is at Northern Plains by Kading listed at $985.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,172.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,302 square feet unit starting from $1,595 at Danamere Village.

What is the average size for Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,374 sq ft.

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