3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Columbia, IA (40 Rentals)

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$1,330 - $1,440
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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 31

Yellowbanks

5756 Basswood LnPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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Meadow Cove
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Meadow Cove

2000 Meadow CtDes Moines, IA 50320
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The Meadows
3 Bedroom Apartments

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 Forge65 in the Golf View Heights neighborhood and is 1,383 square feet priced from $1,705. Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,285 square feet and currently listed start at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Forge65C11,383 Sq Ft$1,705
MelbourneC3 - 60 - Income Restricted1,285 Sq Ft$1,400
Schoolyard Rowhomes3 Bedroom 2 Bath1,280 Sq Ft$1,730
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 31,240 Sq Ft$1,085
The Meadows3 Bedroom1,045 Sq Ft$995
Osceola Heights by KadingVilla1,008 Sq Ft$1,010
Fish CreekC1 - Deluxe900 Sq Ft$1,175

Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 23, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IA is the 3 Bedroom Model starting from $995 at The Meadows in the Somerset neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 3 Bedroom is the Villa Model at Osceola Heights by Kading starting at $1,010 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,333. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Meadows3 Bedroom$995
Osceola Heights by KadingVilla$1,010
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 3$1,085
Fish CreekC1 - Deluxe$1,175
MelbourneC2 - Income Restricted$1,375
Forge65C1$1,705
Schoolyard Rowhomes3 Bedroom 2 Bath$1,730

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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 $1,333.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,383 square feet unit starting from $1,705 at Forge65.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,161 sq ft.

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