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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

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4415 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29229
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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: July 22, 2026

There are currently 1150 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Columbia, SC that range in price from $679 to $4,754. Northeast Arcadia Lakes, Spring Valley and St Andrews 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 Lakes89$1,725$950
Spring Valley58$1,750$1,075
St Andrews46$1,395$1,020
Dentsville45$1,740$1,200
Far North Columbia45$1,309$1,020
Fort Jackson43$1,549$950
West Central37$1,495$699
Riverside Forest35$1,215$1,020
Pine Valley34$1,215$1,020
Harbison32$1,215$1,080

Largest Available Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, SC is found at Ashcroft in the Leesburg neighborhood and is 1,772 square feet priced from $2,066. Keystone Luxury Apartments in the Dentsville neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,600 square feet and currently listed start at $2,500. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
AshcroftDahlia1,772 Sq Ft$2,066
Keystone Luxury ApartmentsTownhome1,600 Sq Ft$2,500
Town Center at Lake CarolinaC1 - Holly - Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom1,508 Sq Ft$1,887
Carrington Place at Wildewood ApartmentsC11,479 Sq Ft$1,790
The Landings at Hard ScrabbleThree Bedroom1,462 Sq Ft$2,235
Deer Meadow Village3 Bedroom1,456 Sq Ft$1,311
Arcadia's Edge ApartmentsC1 Roper - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom1,454 Sq Ft$1,927
The Farrington3A1,450 Sq Ft$1,510
Langley PointeC1A1,438 Sq Ft$2,490

Cheapest Available Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 22, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, SC is the Three Bedroom Model starting from $446 at Benton Crossing in the Eau Claire neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 3 Bedroom is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Dira East starting at $1,149 in the Woodfield neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,662. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom$446
Dira East3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$1,149
Garden Lakes Apartments3BR3BA$1,153
Aria Lake Carolina3 Bedroom 2 Bath$1,158
Tanglewood3BRx2BA$1,200
Hunter's Green3 Beds, 2 baths$1,200
GreenbrierPeony$1,205
Acasa Rivercrest3x2.5_1196$1,215
The Paddock Club3 Bed, 2 Bath A$1,243
Arbor Landing Apartments3 Bed/2 Bath$1,249

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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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Kama • 2+ years in Columbia

December 15, 2025

Great for young professionals and families. We love Segra Park, the Harbison walking trails, and Lake Murray.

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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 Benton Crossing listed at $446.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,662.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,772 square feet unit starting from $2,066 at Ashcroft.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,409 sq ft.

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