
New 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (48 Rentals)


The Lady

Keystone Luxury Apartments

1321 Lofts

The Landings at Hard Scrabble

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The One at Columbia

Bennet at BullStreet

1813 Main

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Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult Community
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Devine & Heidt

The Cardinal Apartments

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The Meadows at Burnside Farms

The Roseberry

York Woods at Lake Murray Apartment Homes

Devine District

Silver Station

Sola Station
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Colonel Bluffs

Killian Terrace Apartments

Garden Lakes

Brookfield Pointe Apartments

The Villages at Congaree Pointe

Addison Pointe

The Cottages at Devine District

Jackson Creek Station

1510 Brentwood Dr
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402 S Saluda Ave

130 Rio Rose Cir

128 Rio Rose Cir

3742 Cairnbrook Dr

Percival Village

National Guard Apartments

The Trolley

Harbison Grove

Midtown at BullStreet
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Benton Crossing

Nine at Columbia

The Assembly

The Point at Chestnut Hill

Ashcroft

The Apartments at Palmetto Compress

The Pointe at Elmwood

The Oaks at St. Anna's Park

The Cottages at The Mills
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Langley Pointe

The Pointe at Lake Murray

The Watermill at Woodcreek Farms
Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $963 | $401 | $2,418 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,304 | $675 | $2,811 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $450 | $4,134 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $679 | $4,435 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $499 | $4,800 |
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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 $427.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,683.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,917 square feet unit starting from $3,700 at The Lady.
What is the average size for Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,384 sq ft.
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Local Experts Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
Written by: Kama Offenberger
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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.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
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.