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4823 E Prairie Cir

ColumbiaMO65201
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3016 Alpine Dr
ColumbiaMO65202

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Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 26, 2026

There are currently 64 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Columbia, MO that range in price from $879 to $2,775. Downtown Columbia, Old Shoe Factory District and The Links of Columbia are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Columbia with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Columbia15$2,000$879
Old Shoe Factory District11$2,000$879
The Links of Columbia10$1,497$895
Tenth Hitt Elm Locust8$1,475$879
Tiger Village Apartments8$1,747$879
Mexico Gravel6$1,450$879
Broadway Farms4$1,864$1,532
Auburn Hills2$1,750$1,250

Largest Available Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, MO is found at Aria Discovery LLC and is 1,861 square feet priced from $2,600. Grayson at Columbia has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,530 square feet and currently listed start at $875. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Aria Discovery LLCSonata1,861 Sq Ft$2,600
Grayson at Columbia3BR/3BA1,530 Sq Ft$875
BrooksideAurora One1,480 Sq Ft$929
Wellington Manor2 BR+loft Garage1,300 Sq Ft$1,500
Grindstone at Columbia3BR/3BA1,281 Sq Ft$810
North Hampton Village3BR - 2BTH1,110 Sq Ft$1,250
Columbia Square ApartmentsColumbia Square Three Bedroom (Affordable - Income1,025 Sq Ft$1,943

Cheapest Available Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 26, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, MO is the Aurora Three Model starting from $879 at Brookside in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 3 Bedroom is the 3BR - 2BTH Model at North Hampton Village starting at $1,250 in the Auburn Hills neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,677. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
BrooksideAurora Three$879
North Hampton Village3BR - 2BTH$1,250
Wellington Manor3 BR W/ Garage$1,500
Columbia Square ApartmentsColumbia Square Three Bedroom (Affordable - Income$1,943
Aria Discovery LLCSonata$2,600

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Columbia Overview

Apartments in Columbia, MO are plentiful and all of them have their own personality. Your preferences are sure to align perfectly with one of them. If you’re looking for a city that’s teeming with ethnic diversity, you’ll love Columbia. It’s the perfect example of a melting pot at its finest. This southern city will offer you a wonderful place to call home.

Why live in Columbia, MO?

Several qualities make Columbia a unique and desirable city. Since there aren't any large cities too close by, it'll be easy to get away when that is needed. If you wind up wanting more city than you have, by traveling several hours east, you can visit the sprawling city of St. Louis. Columbia makes a wonderful retreat from harsh winters of the North and boasts numerous examples of natural beauty. The mighty Missouri River can be reached by a short drive to the southwest.

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Columbia, MO Area Reviews

    Unknown • 4+ years in Columbia

    April 14, 2025

    The prices that the landlords have raised rent to is absolutely INSANE in this town. For places not even updated it really makes this town look like it's ran by a bunch of slum lords just collecting that high rent check and taking full advantage of people that have no other choice but to rent. This is embarrassing. There needs to be laws put in place on year make and model of place so people aren't being taken full advantage of...This is awful and any landlord out there knows they are so wrong for doing people like this PERIOD!

    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 $1,677.

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

    Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,861 square feet unit starting from $2,600 at Aria Discovery LLC.

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

    The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,472 sq ft.

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