3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IA (29 Rentals)

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The Meadows
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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Osceola Heights
3 Bedroom Apartments

Osceola Heights

1809 Primrose LnOsceola, IA 50213

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 $1,625. Danamere Village in the Danamere Farms neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,302 square feet and currently listed start at $1,547. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Forge65C11,383 Sq Ft$1,625
Danamere VillageC1 - Income Restricted1,302 Sq Ft$1,547
Northern Plains by KadingElizabeth1,235 Sq Ft$895
Sunset Terrace3 Beds, 2 baths1,225 Sq Ft$1,220
YellowbanksBradford1,176 Sq Ft$1,380
MelbourneC1 - 60 - Income Restricted1,115 Sq Ft$1,375
The Meadows3 Bedroom1,045 Sq Ft$950
Lincoln Ridge by KadingSign a 13 Month Lease, Get the 13th Month Free!1,008 Sq Ft$1,150

Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 02, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IA is the Villa Model starting from $825 at Northern Plains by Kading . The second most affordable Columbia 3 Bedroom is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $950 in the Somerset neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,193. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Northern Plains by KadingVilla$825
The Meadows3 Bedroom$950
Lincoln Ridge by KadingSign a 13 Month Lease, Get the 13th Month Free!$1,150
Sunset Terrace3 Beds, 2 baths$1,220
YellowbanksVilla$1,295
MelbourneC1 - 60 - Income Restricted$1,375
Danamere VillageC1 - Income Restricted$1,547
Forge65C1$1,625

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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 $1,193.

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 $1,625 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 1,131 sq ft.

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