3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Outer East Central Neighborhood of Columbia, SC (153 Rentals)

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property at 1221 Pickens St

$3,250

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1221 Pickens St

ColumbiaSC29201
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314 S Woodrow St
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

314 S Woodrow St

314 S Woodrow StColumbia, SC 29205
property at 7 Cavalier Ct

$1,600

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7 Cavalier Ct

ColumbiaSC29205
property at 1007 Chevis St

$1,825

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

1007 Chevis St

ColumbiaSC29205
property at 2744 Monroe St

$2,700

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2744 Monroe St

ColumbiaSC29205

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property at 2703 Clark St

$3,800

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Available Jan 7, 2027

2703 Clark St

ColumbiaSC29201

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Outer East Central, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Largest Available Outer East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in the Outer East Central area of Columbia, SC is found at Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium and is listed at 1,185 square feet priced from $649. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Rivers Edge at Carolina StadiumThe Savannah- Premium Unfurnished RR - By The Beds1,185 Sq Ft$649
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom1,172 Sq Ft$1,115
Ravenwood Hills3 Bed | 2 Baths1,125 Sq Ft$1,395
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath1,105 Sq Ft$1,299
Columbia RisingMagnolia1,050 Sq Ft$1,395

Cheapest Available Outer East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit Outer East Central of Columbia, SC is the Three Bedroom Model starting from $1,115 at Benton Crossing. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Outer East Central is currently $1,359. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom$1,115
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath$1,299
Columbia RisingDogwood$1,375
Ravenwood Hills3 Bed | 2 Baths$1,395

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Outer East Central, Columbia, SC

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Columbia, South Carolina. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Outer East Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Outer East Central with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Outer East Central is at Benton Crossing listed at $1,115.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Outer East Central Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Outer East Central is $1,359.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Outer East Central Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Outer East Central is a 1,185 square feet unit starting from $649 at Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium.

What is the average size for Outer East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Outer East Central is currently 1,311 sq ft.

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