3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NE (30 Rentals)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbus Studio Apartments | $998 | $826 | $1,100 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,244 | $670 | $1,724 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $875 | $2,388 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $1,145 | $2,260 |
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Largest Available Columbus and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, NE is found at Deerfield Apartments & Chateaus and is 1,849 square feet priced from $2,150. Northbrook Apartments in the Havelock neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,575 square feet and currently listed start at $1,825. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Columbus:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Deerfield Apartments & Chateaus | Chateaus Collection: Former | 1,849 Sq Ft | $2,150 |
Northbrook Apartments | Glacier | 1,575 Sq Ft | $1,825 |
Fountain Glen | Seward | 1,400 Sq Ft | $1,637 |
North Pointe Villas | Harrison (Flat) | 1,397 Sq Ft | $2,260 |
Lakeside Village Apartment Homes | C1R | 1,393 Sq Ft | $1,720 |
Highland View Apartments | Hickory | 1,336 Sq Ft | $1,758 |
Northridge Heights Apartments | Banyan | 1,261 Sq Ft | $1,580 |
The Meadows on Salt Creek | Sammy | 1,177 Sq Ft | $1,949 |
Bridgeport Apartments | Ashport & Northport | 1,150 Sq Ft | $1,449 |
Bluestem Apartments | Three Beds | 1,016 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
Cheapest Available Columbus and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 17, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, NE is the Ashport & Northport Model starting from $1,449 at Bridgeport Apartments in the University Place neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbus 3 Bedroom is the Aspen Model at Northridge Heights Apartments starting at $1,568 in the Havelock neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Columbus is currently $1,679. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Columbus:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Bridgeport Apartments | Ashport & Northport | $1,449 |
Northridge Heights Apartments | Aspen | $1,568 |
Fountain Glen | Seward | $1,637 |
Bluestem Apartments | Three Beds | $1,695 |
Lakeside Village Apartment Homes | C1R | $1,715 |
Highland View Apartments | Hickory | $1,758 |
Northbrook Apartments | Glacier | $1,825 |
Deerfield Apartments & Chateaus | Modern Collection: Union | $1,879 |
The Meadows on Salt Creek | Sammy | $1,949 |
North Pointe Villas | Harrison (Flat) | $2,260 |
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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 Bridgeport Apartments listed at $1,449.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Columbus Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is $1,679.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 1,849 square feet unit starting from $2,150 at Deerfield Apartments & Chateaus.
What is the average size for Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Columbus is currently 1,446 sq ft.
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