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Three Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD

228 Rentals
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  5. Rent Special
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    3 BEDS
    $4,871
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,849
    Required Monthly Fees$22
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$4,871

    Marlow

    6200 Valencia Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
    (240) 570-7050
  9. $527 Off
    Price Drop. $527 Off
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    3 BEDS
    $3,378
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,371 - $3,855
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,378 - $3,862

    The Westley

    10000 Town Center Ave, Columbia, MD 21044
    (301) 804-6294
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    3 BEDS
    $3,765
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,743 - $3,940
    Required Monthly Fees$22
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,765 - $3,962

    Versa

    10101 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
    (301) 804-6787
  17. $387 Off
    Price Drop. $387 Off
    3 BEDS
    $2,960
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,923
    Required Monthly Fees$37
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,960

    Sherwood Crossing

    6731 Old Waterloo Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075
    (667) 261-8892
  18. 3 BEDS
    $4,160
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,138 - $4,418
    Required Monthly Fees$22
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$4,160 - $4,440

    Juniper

    6000 Merriweather Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
    (443) 543-8347
  36. Good Value
    3 BEDS
    $3,133
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,113 - $3,487
    Required Monthly Fees$20
    Total Monthly Price$3,133 - $3,507

    Gramercy at Town Center

    10601 Gramercy Pl, Columbia, MD 21044
    (443) 785-2053
  37. $593 Off
    Price Drop. $593 Off
    3 BEDS
    $3,128
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,092 - $3,145
    Required Monthly Fees$36
    Total Monthly Price$3,128 - $3,181

    10X Columbia Town Center

    10360 Swift Stream Pl, Columbia, MD 21044
    (667) 261-8128
  42. 3 BEDS
    $3,533
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,486
    Required Monthly Fees$47
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,533

    The Wexley at 100

    6081 Otterbein Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21043
    (443) 329-5560
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Columbia, MD Apartments for Rent

Columbia is a planned community founded in 1967 by developer James Rouse, designed with ten self-contained villages between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Columbia, you'll discover a well-organized environment where each village features its own shopping center, recreational facilities, and network of pathways connecting three lakes-Kittamaqundi, Elkhorn, and Wilde Lake. The community spans over 80 miles of walking and biking trails, offering convenient access to outdoor recreation alongside apartment communities throughout the area.

Renting in Columbia provides easy commuting options to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., making it an attractive choice for those working in either metropolitan area. The Mall in Columbia anchors the retail scene with major stores and dining options, while the Merriweather Post Pavilion hosts concerts and entertainment year-round. Each village center serves as a neighborhood hub with convenient shopping and services, and the Columbia Association maintains 23 outdoor pools and athletic facilities for residents. With Howard Community College's main campus in Town Center and proximity to major highways, Columbia offers practical amenities for renters seeking access to education, employment, and entertainment.

Why Columbia?

  • In 2010, Money magazine rated Columbia number two out of the 100 “Best Places to Live” in the nation
  • With five anchor department stores and more than 200 specialty stores and restaurants, the Mall in Columbia leaves no shopper unsatisfied
  • For recreation, there are 23 outdoor swimming pools, 80 miles of paths for jogging, and three lakes available
  • A planned community built with the idea that a city could improve the quality of life of its residents
  • The Columbia Art Center offers camps and classes for all ages to the public
  • Operated by the Columbia Association, a homeowners association that plays an important role in many of this community’s events and developments

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Atholton High School

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Grades 9-12
1,467 Students
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Atholton High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,467 Students
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Hammond High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,159 Students
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Wilde Lake High School

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Public
Grades 9-12
1,197 Students
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Long Reach High

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Grades 9-12
1,714 Students
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Wilde Lake Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
611 Students
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Wilde Lake Middle

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Public
Grades 6-8
611 Students
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Lake Elkhorn Middle

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Public
Grades 6-8
598 Students
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Harpers Choice Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
471 Students
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Oakland Mills Middle

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Public
Grades 6-8
475 Students
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Clemens Crossing Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
543 Students
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Clemens Crossing Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
543 Students

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