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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 Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood and is 1,285 square feet priced from $1,500. Carman Estates has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,225 square feet and currently listed start at $1,270. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
MelbourneC3 - 60 - Income Restricted1,285 Sq Ft$1,500
Carman Estates3 Bedroom1,225 Sq Ft$1,270
Sunset Terrace3 bed 2 bath1,225 Sq Ft$1,220
The Vineyards3 Bedroom1,225 Sq Ft$1,295
Meadow CoveThree Bedroom1,200 Sq Ft$1,295
Allure at 57Legacy1,161 Sq Ft$1,525
Rosemont PlaceC11,091 Sq Ft$1,175
The Meadows3 Bedroom1,045 Sq Ft$995
Northern Plains by KadingVilla1,008 Sq Ft$925
Osceola Heights by KadingVilla1,008 Sq Ft$1,010

Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 09, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IA is the C1 Model starting from $908 at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village in the Easton Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 3 Bedroom is the Villa Model at Northern Plains by Kading starting at $925 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,291. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageC1$908
Northern Plains by KadingVilla$925
The Meadows3 Bedroom$995
Osceola Heights by KadingVilla$1,010
Lyn Crossing3BR/1.5BA$1,100
Fish CreekC1 - Deluxe$1,175
Rosemont PlaceC1$1,175
Sunset Terrace3 bed 2 bath$1,220
Carman Estates3 Bedroom$1,270
The Vineyards3 Bedroom$1,295

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Columbia Apartments

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,291.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,285 square feet unit starting from $1,500 at Melbourne.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,123 sq ft.

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