
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NC (57 Rentals)


Ashley Meadows

The Highland

Village at Mills Gap

Groves at Town Center

Chadwick Square Apartments

Autumn Park Apartments Phase II

Seasons at Cane Creek

The Wilmont at Hendersonville

The Summit Hendersonville
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Promenade at Boiling Springs

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Ascend Cottages At Highland Square

Cove at Pine Ridge

The Springs

Brittany Place Hendersonville

Universal at Lakewood

Ballantyne Commons of Hendersonville

Gibbs Farm Townhomes

Universal at Boiling Springs

Evado Asheville South
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Villas at Lawson Creek

Charleston at the Meadows

LOFTS AT INMAN MILLS

The Townes at Clairbrook

Park Residence

Sage at Chelsey

Peachtree Village

The Bradford Apartments

Autumn Park Apartments

The Regency at Chandler Park
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Chandler Ridge

Valley Falls Apartments

Wilson Place

SouthRidge Apartments and Townhomes

4385 Skyland Dr

44 Pop Corn Dr

5399 Greenville Hwy

25 Meredith Dr

36 Jacobs Way Dr

287 Duncan Rd
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488 Lake Hosea Dr

22 Jacobs Way Dr

80 Bill Wilkie Dr

1278 Un Hl Rd

124 Creekview Rd

281 Raven Blvd

204 Oscelake Way

381 Creekview Rd

63 Creekview Rd

621 Morning Mdws Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,437 | $1,375 | $1,500 |
| Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,388 | $318 | $1,905 |
| Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $300 | $2,439 |
| Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $700 | $2,394 |
| Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $625 | $625 | $625 |
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Largest Available Columbus and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, NC is found at Autumn Park Apartments Phase II in the Cleveland Park neighborhood and is 1,723 square feet priced from $1,650. SouthRidge Apartments and Townhomes in the Kashmir neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,668 square feet and currently listed start at $2,171. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Columbus:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Park Apartments Phase II | Three Bedroom | 1,723 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
| SouthRidge Apartments and Townhomes | Shining Rock Townhouse w Gar | 1,668 Sq Ft | $2,171 |
| LOFTS AT INMAN MILLS | C3 | 1,585 Sq Ft | $1,487 |
| The Townes at Clairbrook | 3 Bedroom Exterior | 1,502 Sq Ft | $1,749 |
| The Regency at Chandler Park | Three Bedroom | 1,451 Sq Ft | $1,395 |
| Village at Mills Gap | Laurens - Renovated | 1,447 Sq Ft | $1,467 |
| Villas at Lawson Creek | Cambridge with Sunroom | 1,444 Sq Ft | $1,501 |
| Universal at Lakewood | 3 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome with Drive Under Garage | 1,440 Sq Ft | $1,699 |
| Universal at Boiling Springs | 3 Bedroom, 2.5BA Townhome with Garage | 1,440 Sq Ft | $1,759 |
| The Highland | The Cedar | 1,440 Sq Ft | $2,099 |
Cheapest Available Columbus and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 12, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, NC is the C2 Model starting from $1,367 at LOFTS AT INMAN MILLS . The second most affordable Columbus 3 Bedroom is the 3x2 Classic Model at Wilson Place starting at $1,375 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Columbus is currently $1,792. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Columbus:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| LOFTS AT INMAN MILLS | C2 | $1,367 |
| Wilson Place | 3x2 Classic | $1,375 |
| The Bradford Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | $1,395 |
| The Regency at Chandler Park | Three Bedroom | $1,395 |
| Autumn Park Apartments | 3x2 sunroom & patio/balcony | $1,415 |
| Village at Mills Gap | Laurens - Renovated | $1,467 |
| Promenade at Boiling Springs | C1 | $1,480 |
| The Hub at Palmetto Pointe | HUB-3x3C | $1,499 |
| Villas at Lawson Creek | Cambridge with Sunroom | $1,501 |
| Charleston at the Meadows | 3 Bed/3 Bath | $1,595 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Columbus Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Columbus Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is $1,792.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 1,723 square feet unit starting from $1,650 at Autumn Park Apartments Phase II.
What is the average size for Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Columbus is currently 1,499 sq ft.
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