
3 Bedroom Homes for Rent in Columbia, SC (361 Rentals)


2220 Rolling Hills Rd

3602 Rose Dr

7 Cavalier Ct

304 Curvewood Rd

1007 Chevis St

4140 Timberlane Dr

832 Shelter Cove Ct

200 Big Leaf Cir

2744 Monroe St
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1605 Willowby St, Unit A.

220 Eascott Pl, Unit 200

1004 Pine St, Unit A1

201 Clearmeadow Dr

117 Greenglen Dr

3417 Belvedere Dr

4223 Woodridge Dr

217 Wild Olive Dr

709 Rockhaven Dr

1401 May Oak Cir
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38 Coachmen Ct

573 Scarlet Sage Ln

1258 Coralbean Way

409 Eastfair Dr

232 Lakeridge Pkwy

1306 May Oak Cir

225 Rockingham Rd

6924 Longbrook Rd

521 Halleck Ln

2119 Porter Dr
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1629 Breeland St

1843 Hi Sierra Dr

120 Oakbrook Village Rd

208 Denby Cir

207 Lockleven Dr

1429 Sandra Dr

1430 Sandra Dr

202 Winding Chestnut Dr

2790 Prince Charles Ct

2701 Cliffside Dr
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110 Fawnhill Ct

204 Winslow Way

21 Loggerhead Dr

1825 Old Colony Rd

80 Springway Dr

7 Brushwood Ct

437 Eastfair Dr

513 Eastfair Dr

404 Castle Ridge Dr

313 Denman Loop
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Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,360 | $750 | $2,495 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,892 | $800 | $4,600 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,322 | $1,300 | $4,000 |
| Columbia 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,930 | $1,600 | $4,500 |
| Columbia 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,100 | $2,200 | $4,000 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia
What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?
There are currently 628 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC with pricing that ranges from $401 to $5,424. There are also 681 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $750 to $4,600.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia ranges from $750 to $4,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,865.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbia?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia range from $649 to $4,145, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $4,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $499.
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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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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.