
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $1,500 (92 Rentals)


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Wellspring Apartments

The Park

Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium

Acasa Vista Towers

Carriage Place

Roost, The

Arbor Landing Apartments

The Cooper

Cross Hill Apartments
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Stone Ridge Apartments

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Windsor Shores Apartments

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Greenbrier

Colonial Pointe Apartments

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Aria Lake Carolina

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Retreat at St. Andrews

The Farrington
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Wildewood South

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Ravenwood Hills

Landmark of Columbia

Boulder Creek

Wellington Residential

Creekside Apartments

Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments

Palmera Apartments

Acasa Rivercrest

Tanglewood
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Sage Pointe

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River Ridge

Woodland Village Apartments

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Deer Meadow Village

Richland Terrace Apartments

Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments

Cypress Run

West Winds Townhomes
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Pine Grove Apartments

Regent Park Apartments

Arrington Place Apartments

Reserve at River Walk

Quail Run

Bent Tree Apartments

Wyndham Pointe Apartments

The Landings at Forest Acres

Towers at Forest Acres

Garden Lakes Apartments
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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 | $1,286 | $401 | $2,464 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $675 | $2,582 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $450 | $4,060 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $649 | $3,957 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $499 | $5,458 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,115.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,632.
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 $2,347 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 1,401 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.

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