3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL (25 Rentals)

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Columbia, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Columbia and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IL is found at Covington Place Apartments in the River Breeze Estates neighborhood and is 1,800 square feet priced from $1,817. Oakbrook Gardens has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,232 square feet and currently listed start at $1,155. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Covington Place Apartments3 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom1,800 Sq Ft$1,817
Oakbrook Gardens3BR/2BA1,232 Sq Ft$1,155
Jefferson TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome1,050 Sq Ft$1,050
The VineyardsMerlot958 Sq Ft$1,130

Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 22, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IL is the Three Bedroom Townhome Model starting from $1,050 at Jefferson Townhomes in the Patch neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 3 Bedroom is the Merlot Model at The Vineyards starting at $1,130 in the River Breeze Estates neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,488. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Jefferson TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome$1,050
The VineyardsMerlot$1,130
Covington Place Apartments3 Bedroom and 2 Bathroom$1,817

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Getting Around Columbia, IL

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Columbia with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Columbia is at Jefferson Townhomes listed at $1,050.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,488.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,800 square feet unit starting from $1,817 at Covington Place Apartments.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,614 sq ft.

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