
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $2,000 (140 Rentals)


Grandview at Lake Murray

Vantage at Wildewood

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Wellspring Apartments

Providence Park

42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest

Silver Station

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The One at Columbia

The Assembly

York Woods at Lake Murray Apartment Homes
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Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes

The Park

Roost, The

Waters Edge at Harbison

The Cooper

Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium

Ovation @3500

Cross Hill Apartments

The Legends at Lake Murray

Town Center at Lake Carolina
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Acasa Vista Towers

The Paddock Club

Polo Commons

Carriage Place

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Gleneagle Apartment Homes

Wellington Farms Apartment Homes

Windsor Shores Apartments

Atrium Place

Arbor Landing Apartments

Keswick
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Retreat at Broad River

Stone Ridge Apartments

Crestmont Apartments

The Shores at Elders Pond

Greenbrier

Nexus At Sandhill

Canalside Lofts

Briargate

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Retreat at St. Andrews

Aria Lake Carolina
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Colonial Pointe Apartments

The Farrington

Copperfield Apartments

Wildewood South

Huntington Place

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Ravenwood Hills

Preserve at Windsor Lake

Mill Run

Avenue at Harbison

Wellington Residential
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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 | $1,301 | $401 | $2,451 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $675 | $2,603 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $450 | $3,643 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $649 | $5,046 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $460 | $5,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleColumbia, SC
Ranked #3
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 $1,703.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,772 square feet unit starting from $1,996 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 1,445 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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Written by: Robin Stewart
Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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.