
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO Under $1,200 (25 Rentals)


The Quarters Columbia

Collective at Columbia

Brookside

4916 Brown Station Rd

1613-1615-1615 Radcliffe Dr
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560 NE Park Ln

1484 S Sonora Dr

1456 S Sonora Dr

1812 Sunrise Dr

4300-4302-4302 Santa Barbara

4505-4507-4507 Ria St
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1630 W Amos Dr

3617-3619-3619 Greeley Dr

4607 Waterloo Dr

2509 Hollyhock Dr

2525-2527-2527 E Heying Dr

Spartan Pointe
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Keene's Edge Subdivision

KPO Properties

Brookside

Wynwood Townhouses

Eagle Crest Apartments

Beacon Ridge
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $650 | $2,029 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $700 | $3,121 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $810 | $3,787 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $599 | $3,200 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Unknown • 4+ years in Columbia
April 14, 2025The 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 $1,608.
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 $2,300 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 1,488 sq ft.
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