3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (246 Rentals)

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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: January 22, 2026

There are currently 1446 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Columbia, SC that range in price from $699 to $9,507. St Andrews, Northeast Arcadia Lakes and Far North Columbia 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
St Andrews84$1,535$1,080
Northeast Arcadia Lakes72$1,653$1,081
Far North Columbia67$1,350$1,080
Fort Jackson63$1,572$1,100
Harbison58$1,537$1,080
Lake Murray55$1,760$1,028
West Central55$1,310$750
Spring Valley45$1,699$1,081
Wildewood42$1,708$1,154
Leesburg35$1,671$1,165

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 $2,245. Rice Terrace Apartments and Townhomes in the Spring Valley neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,668 square feet and currently listed start at $1,716. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
AshcroftDahlia1,772 Sq Ft$2,245
Rice Terrace Apartments and TownhomesThe Taylor Townhouse w Gar1,668 Sq Ft$1,716
Keystone Luxury ApartmentsTownhome1,600 Sq Ft$2,500
Woodland Village Apartments3 Bed 2.5 Bath (TH)Woodland Village Apartments1,594 Sq Ft$1,500
Carrington Place at Wildewood ApartmentsC21,561 Sq Ft$1,750
Polo VillageCongaree1,554 Sq Ft$1,676
The RoseberryThe Eden1,523 Sq Ft$1,999
Town Center at Lake CarolinaC1 - Holly - Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom1,508 Sq Ft$1,845
Deer Meadow Village3 Bedroom1,456 Sq Ft$1,660

Cheapest Available Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 22, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, SC is the 3x2.5 TH Model starting from $1,080 at Ovation @3500 in the Irmo neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 3 Bedroom is the 3 Beds / 1.5 Baths Model at 3430 East Apartments starting at $1,099 in the Pine Valley neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,645. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ovation @35003x2.5 TH$1,080
3430 East Apartments3 Beds / 1.5 Baths$1,099
Elmtree Apartments3 Bedroom$1,100
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom$1,115
Dira East Apartments3BR 2BTH$1,149
Colonel Bluffs3 Bedroom$1,154
Hunter's Green3 Beds, 2 baths$1,175
Arbor Landing Apartments3 Bed/2 Bath$1,199
Tanglewood3BRx2BA$1,200
Aria Lake Carolina3 Bedroom 2 Bath$1,205

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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 Ovation @3500 listed at $1,080.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,645.

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 $2,245 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 1,396 sq ft.

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