
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $1,500 (91 Rentals)


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Alera West

Stone Ridge

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Three Rivers

Woodland Village Apartments

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Carriage Place Condominiums

Wellington Residential

Bent Tree Apartments
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Deer Meadow Village

Boulder Creek

Whispering Pines

Acasa River Crest

Arbors at Windsor Lake

21 Oaks

Richland Terrace Apartments

Tanglewood

Cypress Run

Acasa Vista Towers

Windsor Shores Apartments

Copperfield

Creekside Place

Mill Run Apartments

The Landings at Forest Acres

3430 East Apartments

River Ridge Apartments

Endora East

Dira East

Samara East

Retreat at Broad River

Regent Park Apartments
Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,500 | $571 | $2,740 |
Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $720 | $5,729 |
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $779 | $6,048 |
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $629 | $6,180 |
Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,931 | $560 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Columbia, SC
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
17 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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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 Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium listed at $770.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,967.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 2,000 square feet unit starting from $629 at Roost, The.
What is the average size for Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,234 sq ft.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.