3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (236 Rentals)

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Columbia, SC Local Guide

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Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 22, 2025

There are currently 983 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Columbia, SC that range in price from $629 to $7,087. Northeast Arcadia Lakes, Lake Murray and St Andrews are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Columbia with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Northeast Arcadia Lakes46$1,664$1,092
Lake Murray44$1,874$747
St Andrews39$1,461$950
Far North Columbia29$1,375$950
Fort Jackson28$1,531$1,149
Cobbs Hill24$1,974$747
West Central24$2,189$699
Richmond Farms22$1,974$1,185
Outer East Central21$1,455$629
Hopkins Suburban20$1,455$629

Largest Available Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, SC is found at Roost, The in the Arthurtown neighborhood and is 2,000 square feet priced from $629. Killian Lakes Apartments and Townhomes in the Dentsville neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,978 square feet and currently listed start at $2,265. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Roost, The3x3.52,000 Sq Ft$629
Killian Lakes Apartments and TownhomesYarrow with Basement TOWNHOME1,978 Sq Ft$2,265
Hub Columbia3x3 F1,864 Sq Ft$1,335
1321 Lofts3 Bedroom 2 Bath1,678 Sq Ft$2,582
AshcroftFoxglove1,671 Sq Ft$1,969
Woodland Village Apartments3 Bed 2.5 Bath (TH)Woodland Village Apartments1,594 Sq Ft$1,430
Canalside LoftsTaylor1,545 Sq Ft$2,251
The RoseberryThe Eden1,523 Sq Ft$2,329
The Preserve At Spears CreekC11,491 Sq Ft$1,589
Deer Meadow Village3 Bedroom1,456 Sq Ft$1,484

Cheapest Available Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 22, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, SC is the The Savannah- Standard Unfurnished Model starting from $770 at Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium in the Arthurtown neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 3 Bedroom is the 3X2_1300 Model at Acasa Prosper Fairways starting at $950 in the Lincolnshire neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,904. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Rivers Edge at Carolina StadiumThe Savannah- Standard Unfurnished$770
Acasa Prosper Fairways3X2_1300$950
Acasa River Crest3x2.5_1196$1,062
The Villages at Congaree Pointe3 Beds, 2 baths$1,099
3430 East Apartments3 Beds / 1.5 Baths$1,099
Ravenwood Hills3 Bed, 2 Bathroom$1,100
Colonial Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom$1,142
Endora East3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$1,199
Tanglewood3BRx2BA$1,200
Hunter's Green3 Beds, 2 baths$1,200

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Columbia Overview

Columbia, South Carolina is a city filled with vibrant culture, enormous education, and profound history. It offers residents a warm escape from the Winter and easy ways to travel that range from solid public transit to three major interstate highways. Residents are able to enjoy dozens of festivals, concerts, and sporting events each year and can easily drive to nearby cities such as Savannah, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, or even Atlanta. Best of all, living in Columbia apartments is a very affordable experience, allowing residents to experience big city life far cheaper than they can in other metropolitan areas.

Why live in Columbia, SC?

Columbia has the best of both worlds, offering you the major benefits of living in a big city while still retaining the very affordable cost of living that much of the South is known for. There is a diverse array of cultural and entertainment options, and seven distinct colleges, making it an ideal place to complete or enhance your education. The three interstate highways make it easy to either travel around town or to make a quick trip to places like Charlotte, Savannah, or Atlanta. And with plenty of options for affodable apartments in Columbia, finding a great place to live is a cinch.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia, SC

Ranked #3

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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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 Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium listed at $770.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,904.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 2,000 square feet unit starting from $629 at Roost, The.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,498 sq ft.

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