
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent with Specials in Columbia, SC (43 Rentals)


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Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult Community

42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest

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Wellspring Apartments

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The One at Columbia

The Roseberry

Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes
Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
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Carriage Place

Vista Commons Apartments

Silver Station

The Cooper

Keswick

The Paddock Club

Canalside Lofts

The Legends at Lake Murray
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Nexus At Sandhill

Wellington Farms Apartment Homes

The Farrington

Huntington Place

Wildewood South

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Ravenwood Hills

Killian Lakes Apartments and Townhomes

Mill Run
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Creekside Apartments

Tanglewood Apartments

Sage Pointe

Whispering Pines

Briar Grove Apartment Homes

Gable Hill Apartment Homes

Deer Meadow Village

Cypress Run
Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Sharing a lease? Learn how to set clear expectations with your roommates on routines, bills, and cleaning to ensure a successful and peaceful shared living arrangement.

NOMA Flats

Ashland Commons

Reserve at River Walk

Quail Run

Varia at Oakcrest

Hunter's Green

Columbia Rising

Abberly Village Apartment Homes
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Atlantic at Parkridge

Heights at Lake Murray

Forestbrook Apartments and Townhomes
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 | $1,272 | $401 | $2,464 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,372 | $675 | $2,456 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $450 | $3,798 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $649 | $4,145 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $499 | $5,424 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia, SC
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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Columbia, SC Area Reviews
Kama • 2+ years in Columbia
December 15, 2025Great 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 Killian Terrace Apartments listed at $1,075.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,646.
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 $2,373 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 1,391 sq ft.
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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
Written by: Kama Offenberger
I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.
