3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (241 Rentals)

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The One at Columbia
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$2,041 - $2,276
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$1,495 - $2,150
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$1,621 - $2,276
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The One at Columbia

4415 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29229
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Burnside Farms
$2,499 - $2,514
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$869 - $2,499
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$884 - $2,514
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2099

Burnside Farms

1120 Corner Wind LnColumbia, SC 29209
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Columbia, SC Local Guide

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Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 09, 2026

There are currently 1030 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Columbia, SC that range in price from $699 to $6,750. Northeast Arcadia Lakes, Fort Jackson and Lake Murray 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
Northeast Arcadia Lakes69$1,786$1,075
Fort Jackson48$1,663$1,100
Lake Murray44$1,735$1,028
Spring Valley40$1,795$1,075
West Central38$1,150$795
St Andrews32$1,600$1,080
Arthurtown31$850$699
Outer East Central31$905$699
Leesburg28$1,725$1,199
Robert Mills Historic28$1,024$800

Largest Available Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, SC is found at Killian Lakes Apartments and Townhomes in the Spring Valley neighborhood and is 1,978 square feet priced from $2,175. Congaree Villas in the Springdale neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,826 square feet and currently listed start at $1,700. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Killian Lakes Apartments and TownhomesYarrow with Basement Townhome1,978 Sq Ft$2,175
Congaree Villas3 Bed 2.5 Bath1,826 Sq Ft$1,700
AshcroftDahlia1,772 Sq Ft$2,106
Rice Terrace Apartments and TownhomesThe Taylor Townhouse w Gar1,668 Sq Ft$1,722
Polo VillageCongaree1,554 Sq Ft$1,691
Quail RunThe Biltmore1,550 Sq Ft$1,315
Canalside LoftsTaylor1,545 Sq Ft$2,061
The RoseberryThe Eden1,523 Sq Ft$1,999
Town Center at Lake CarolinaC1 - Holly - Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom1,508 Sq Ft$1,845
Carrington Place at Wildewood ApartmentsC11,479 Sq Ft$1,790

Cheapest Available Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 09, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, SC is the 3BR 2BTH Model starting from $1,149 at Dira East Apartments in the Woodfield neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 3 Bedroom is the 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at Arbor Landing Apartments starting at $1,199 in the Southeast Columbia neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,691. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Dira East Apartments3BR 2BTH$1,149
Arbor Landing Apartments3 Bed/2 Bath$1,199
Hunter's Green3 Beds, 2 baths$1,200
Tanglewood3BRx2BA$1,200
Aria Lake Carolina3 Bedroom 2 Bath$1,205
Gable Oaks ApartmentsThree Bedrooms$1,224
Samara East Apartments3BR 2BTH$1,249
Rosewood Gardens3 Bedroom 2 bath Renovated$1,250
Wildewood South3 Bedroom 2 Bath$1,269
Waters At LongcreekThree Bedroom$1,295

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Columbia Overview

Columbia, South Carolina is a city filled with vibrant culture, enormous education, and profound history. It offers residents a warm escape from the Winter and easy ways to travel that range from solid public transit to three major interstate highways. Residents are able to enjoy dozens of festivals, concerts, and sporting events each year and can easily drive to nearby cities such as Savannah, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, or even Atlanta. Best of all, living in Columbia apartments is a very affordable experience, allowing residents to experience big city life far cheaper than they can in other metropolitan areas.

Why live in Columbia, SC?

Columbia has the best of both worlds, offering you the major benefits of living in a big city while still retaining the very affordable cost of living that much of the South is known for. There is a diverse array of cultural and entertainment options, and seven distinct colleges, making it an ideal place to complete or enhance your education. The three interstate highways make it easy to either travel around town or to make a quick trip to places like Charlotte, Savannah, or Atlanta. And with plenty of options for affodable apartments in Columbia, finding a great place to live is a cinch.

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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 Dira East Apartments listed at $1,149.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,691.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,978 square feet unit starting from $2,175 at Killian Lakes Apartments and Townhomes.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,546 sq ft.

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