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Largest Available Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, MD is found at Dorsey Overlook in the Taylor Village neighborhood and is 2,481 square feet priced from $3,799. Enclave at Emerson in the Jones Station neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,614 square feet and currently listed start at $3,778. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Dorsey OverlookThe Centennial2,481 Sq Ft$3,799
Enclave at Emerson3 Bed/2 Bath TH w/1 Car Garage-Front1,614 Sq Ft$3,778
eaves Columbia Town CenterC11,582 Sq Ft$2,618
Clarys CrossingChesapeake1,486 Sq Ft$2,488
The Vine3 Bed/2 Bath-H21,474 Sq Ft$3,639
Avalon Fairway Hills-MeadowsC1-14131,413 Sq Ft$2,638
10X Columbia Town CenterC11,403 Sq Ft$2,518
Gramercy at Town CenterC11,401 Sq Ft$3,408
Robinson OverlookThree Bedroom1,398 Sq Ft$1,616

Cheapest Available Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 02, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, MD is the Three Bedroom Model starting from $1,616 at Robinson Overlook in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 3 Bedroom is the Fern Model at The Seasons starting at $1,884 in the Jones Station neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $2,793. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Robinson OverlookThree Bedroom$1,616
The SeasonsFern$1,884
Aspen at Lake Trail3 BEDROOM$2,125
Beech's FarmHickory$2,135
Country Meadows Apartments3BR/2BA$2,240
Howard Hills Townhomes3 Bedroom 1 1/2 Bath Townhome$2,250
Harpers Forest3 Bedroom$2,339
The Flats at River Mill3 Bed 2 Bath$2,364
The Brook At Columbia3 Bedroom 2 Bath$2,389
eaves Columbia Town CenterC2$2,465

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Columbia Overview

Apartments in Columbia are situated close to shopping, recreation, restaurants, and more. The designers of Columbia wanted to create pleasant place to live, and they certainly succeeded! The community is less hectic than Baltimore, but it is within easy driving distance to the hustle and bustle of Baltimore.

Why live in Columbia, MD?

The city was specifically planned with a noble idea in mind: to enhance the quality of life of its inhabitants, and it does just that. Apartments in Columbia are close to a wide array of working opportunities in a variety of fields. The area is host to a diverse community, and has some of the best schools in the state of Maryland. Columbia was rated #1 on Time.com's list of best places to live in the United States, and dwellers in Columbia apartments can enjoy the closeness of a small neighborhood atmosphere and a low crime rate.

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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 Robinson Overlook listed at $1,616.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $2,793.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 2,481 square feet unit starting from $3,799 at Dorsey Overlook.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,167 sq ft.

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