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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,408 | $1,275 | $1,740 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $968 | $3,100 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,004 | $961 | $3,443 |
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $1,235 | $4,333 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $1,495 | $1,650 |
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, NC is found at Magnolia Run in the Greenbrier neighborhood and is 1,462 square feet priced from $2,288. Coastal Park Townehomes has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,462 square feet and currently listed start at $1,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Columbia:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Run | The Laurel | 1,462 Sq Ft | $2,288 |
| Coastal Park Townehomes | 3 bedroom + bonus room | 1,462 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| Tattersall Chesapeake | Herringbone I | 1,458 Sq Ft | $2,647 |
| Magnolia Chase Apartments | The Laurel | 1,330 Sq Ft | $2,655 |
| Emerald Lake | 3 Gold | 1,320 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
| Kingsbridge | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 1,287 Sq Ft | $2,069 |
As of July 26, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, NC is the 3 bedroom + bonus room Model starting from $1,495 at Coastal Park Townehomes . The second most affordable Columbia 3 Bedroom is the 3 Classic Model at Emerald Lake starting at $1,650 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $2,466. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Columbia:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Park Townehomes | 3 bedroom + bonus room | $1,495 |
| Emerald Lake | 3 Classic | $1,650 |
| Kingsbridge | 3 Beds, 2 baths | $2,069 |
| Magnolia Run | The Laurel | $2,288 |
| Tattersall Chesapeake | Herringbone I | $2,647 |
| Magnolia Chase Apartments | The Laurel | $2,655 |
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Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Columbia is at Coastal Park Townehomes listed at $1,495.
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $2,466.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,462 square feet unit starting from $2,288 at Magnolia Run.
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,418 sq ft.
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