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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,112 | $630 | $1,349 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $983 | $3,080 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,086 | $760 | $2,932 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $813 | $3,130 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $1,300 | $3,738 |
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, VA is found at Stone Creek Village Apartments in the Starr Hill neighborhood and is 1,706 square feet priced from $2,660. Beacon on 5th in the Ridge Street neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,634 square feet and currently listed start at $2,715. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Columbia:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Creek Village Apartments | The Peak | 1,706 Sq Ft | $2,660 |
| Beacon on 5th | C4TH - Keswick | 1,634 Sq Ft | $2,715 |
| Avemore Apartment Homes | C1 - Spiegal | 1,479 Sq Ft | $2,272 |
| The Woodlands of Charlottesville | 3 bedroom Flat | 1,369 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
| Rio Point | 3Aa | 1,353 Sq Ft | $2,728 |
| Attain on 5th | Byrom *Newly Renovated | 1,290 Sq Ft | $2,118 |
| The Coves at Monticello | The Knoll | 1,265 Sq Ft | $1,859 |
| Treesdale | The Rivanna | 1,263 Sq Ft | $1,477 |
| East Gate Village II | 3 bed, 2 bath | 1,255 Sq Ft | $1,619 |
| Lakeside Apartments | Leesville | 1,220 Sq Ft | $2,264 |
As of July 27, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, VA is the The Rivanna Model starting from $1,477 at Treesdale in the The Meadows neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 3 Bedroom is the 3 Bedroom Model at Timberland Park starting at $1,558 in the Johnson Village neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $2,218. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Columbia:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Treesdale | The Rivanna | $1,477 |
| Timberland Park | 3 Bedroom | $1,558 |
| Wilton Farm Apartments | Model 2B | $1,590 |
| East Gate Village II | 3 bed, 2 bath | $1,619 |
| Cobalt Ridge | Hearthwood | $1,716 |
| Brookdale Apartments | 3br/bd | $1,827 |
| The Coves at Monticello | The Knoll | $1,859 |
| Carlton Views | Phase I - 3 Bedroom 2 Bath C60 | $2,024 |
| Attain on 5th | Byrom *Newly Renovated | $2,118 |
| The Woodlands of Charlottesville | 3 bedroom Flat | $2,200 |
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