3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NE (31 Rentals)

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Jackson Meadows
3 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Meadows

3451-3569 51st AveColumbus, NE 68601
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Lakeview Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Apartments

201-329 E 22nd StColumbus, NE 68601
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Westbrook Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Westbrook Apartments

3474 53rd AveColumbus, NE 68601
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Bluestem Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Bluestem Apartments

3680 Big Bluestem RdFremont, NE 68025
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Columbus, NE Local Guide

Largest Available Columbus and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, NE is found at Northbrook Apartments in the Belmont neighborhood and is 1,575 square feet priced from $1,753. Cascade Pines Duplexes in the Havelock neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,570 square feet and currently listed start at $2,404. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Columbus:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Northbrook ApartmentsGlacier1,575 Sq Ft$1,753
Cascade Pines DuplexesThe Ponderosa1,570 Sq Ft$2,404
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesC1R1,393 Sq Ft$1,745
Deerfield Apartments & ChateausClassic Collection: Elkhorn1,300 Sq Ft$1,499
Northridge Heights ApartmentsBanyan1,261 Sq Ft$1,660
Highland View ApartmentsAspen1,171 Sq Ft$1,630
Cottonwood Creek Apartments3 Bedroom1,150 Sq Ft$1,395
GNP Properties LLC10020 Sq Ft$1,850

Cheapest Available Columbus and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 26, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, NE is the 3 Bedroom Model starting from $1,395 at Cottonwood Creek Apartments in the Highlands neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbus 3 Bedroom is the Classic Collection: Elkhorn Model at Deerfield Apartments & Chateaus starting at $1,499 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Columbus is currently $1,669. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Columbus:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cottonwood Creek Apartments3 Bedroom$1,395
Deerfield Apartments & ChateausClassic Collection: Elkhorn$1,499
Northridge Heights ApartmentsAspen$1,548
Highland View ApartmentsAspen$1,630
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesC1R$1,745
Northbrook ApartmentsGlacier$1,753
GNP Properties LLC1002$1,850
Cascade Pines DuplexesThe Ponderosa$2,404

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Columbus with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Columbus is at Cottonwood Creek Apartments listed at $1,395.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is $1,669.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 1,575 square feet unit starting from $1,753 at Northbrook Apartments.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Columbus is currently 2,003 sq ft.

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