
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $2,500 (155 Rentals)


Keystone Luxury Apartments

Vantage at Wildewood

Wellspring Apartments

Providence Park

42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest

Grandview at Lake Murray

Crestmont Apartments

The Landings at Hard Scrabble

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The One at Columbia
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1813 Main

Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes

Atrium Place

Arcadia's Edge Apartments

The Legends at Lake Murray

Town Center at Lake Carolina

Nexus At Sandhill

Polo Commons

Gleneagle Apartment Homes

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Vista Commons Apartments
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The Point at Chestnut Hill

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Burnside Farms

The Roseberry

Wellington Farms Apartment Homes

The Cooper

Ovation @3500

Briargate

Cross Hill Apartments

Polo Village

The Shores at Elders Pond
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Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium

Keswick

Greenbrier

Arbor Landing Apartments

Retreat at St. Andrews

The Paddock Club

York Woods at Lake Murray Apartment Homes

The Farrington

Copperfield Apartments

Mill Run
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Alera West

Ravenwood Hills

Preserve at Windsor Lake

Killian Lakes Apartments and Townhomes

Landmark of Columbia

Boulder Creek

Sage Pointe

River Ridge

Wellington Residential

Acasa Prosper Fairways 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 | $1,001 | $401 | $2,489 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $650 | $2,640 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $450 | $3,240 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $650 | $5,169 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $535 | $4,734 |
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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 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 $1,708.
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 $2,341 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 1,369 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Local Experts 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: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.