
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MO Under $2,600 (226 Rentals)


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Grayson at Columbia

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Grindstone at Columbia
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Rock Quarry Village

408 Circus Ave

The Quarters Columbia

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Montmartre Apartments

Park View

Bethel Duplexes

Wellington Manor

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Collective at Columbia

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Brookside

3102 Alpine Dr, Unit 101

506 Noble Ct

5811 Islip Dr

5406 Sweetgum Cir

118 Anderson Ave

3700 Falmouth Dr

1604-1606-1606 Radcliffe Dr, Unit 1606

104 Clinkscales Rd, Unit 500

104 Clinkscales Rd, Unit 612
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5104 Opal Dr

4500 Weybridge Dr

4916 Brown Station Rd

560 NE Park Ln

2304-2306-2306 E Parks Edge Pl

6711-6715 New Town Ave

2681-2683-2683 E Oakbrook Dr

1484 S Sonora Dr

1456 S Sonora Dr

1802-1804-1804 Juniper Dr
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2211 E Walnut St

3405 Balboa Ln

431-431 Maple Grove Way

1812 Sunrise Dr

3713-3715-3715 Hermitage Rd

109 Sieville Ave

1616 Anthony St

630-632-632 Country Squire Ct

4300-4302-4302 Santa Barbara

4306-4306 W Caleb Ct
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Columbia, MO Local Guide

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 | $1,221 | $650 | $2,029 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,329 | $700 | $3,060 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,568 | $620 | $3,787 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $599 | $3,200 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Columbia, MO Area Reviews
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 $1,568.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 2,000 square feet unit starting from $1,749 at Cross Creek Villas.
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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.