Short Term Lease 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (39 Rentals)

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Grandview at Lake Murray
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$1,805 - $2,765
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$1,161 - $2,716
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Grandview at Lake Murray

2170 N Lake DrColumbia, SC 29212
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The Roseberry
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$1,999 - $2,699
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$1,420 - $2,644
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$55
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$1,475 - $2,699
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 5

The Roseberry

137 Roseberry LnColumbia, SC 29223
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Deer Meadow Village
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$1,484 - $1,540
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$1,018 - $1,510
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$30
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$1,048 - $1,540
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Deer Meadow Village

8100 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Quail Run
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$1,300
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$880 - $1,205
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$95
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$975 - $1,300
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Quail Run

3509 Lake AveColumbia, SC 29206
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Wildewood South
$1,269 - $1,319
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$1,005 - $1,159
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$160
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$1,165 - $1,319
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Wildewood South

127 Sparkleberry LnColumbia, SC 29229
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Lory of Harbison
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Lory of Harbison

100 Fairforest RdColumbia, SC 29212
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Spring Lake
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Spring Lake

7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Spring Gardens
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Spring Gardens

325 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29206
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Heights at Lake Murray
$1,640 - $2,410
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$1,131 - $2,246
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Heights at Lake Murray

100 Walden Heights DrIrmo, SC 29063
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From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

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Woodcreek Farms
$1,620 - $1,890
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$1,264 - $1,874
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$1,325 - $1,935
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 17

Woodcreek Farms

751 Jacobs Mill Pond RdElgin, SC 29045
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Columbia, SC Local Guide

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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.

Gwendolyn • 2+ years in Columbia

February 25, 2025

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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 21 Oaks listed at $865.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,703.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,600 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Keystone Luxury Apartments.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,380 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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Local Experts Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

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I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.