
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IA (28 Rentals)


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The Ridges

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Columbia, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbia Studio Apartments | $980 | $980 | $980 |
Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $912 | $545 | $1,727 |
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $973 | $638 | $1,965 |
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,236 | $950 | $1,850 |
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Largest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IA is found at Fort Des Moines in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood and is 733 square feet . Forge65 in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 717 square feet and currently listed start at $1,240. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Fort Des Moines | 733 Sq Ft | Call for Rates | |
Forge65 | A2 | 717 Sq Ft | $1,240 |
East Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 680 Sq Ft | $790 |
Somerset | A2 | 672 Sq Ft | $827 |
Melbourne | A1 - Market Rate | 653 Sq Ft | $785 |
Scotchview Manor Apartments | 1 BR - 30% Gross Income | 650 Sq Ft | $794 |
Foxwood Apartments | A2 | 625 Sq Ft | $653 |
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+ | 1 BR 1 BA | 625 Sq Ft | $1,235 |
The Ridges | A1 - Renovated | 624 Sq Ft | $775 |
Virginia Park Affordable Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 560 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IA is the A2 Model starting from $653 at Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 1 Bedroom is the A1 - Renovated Model at The Ridges starting at $775 in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $912. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Foxwood Apartments | A2 | $653 |
The Ridges | A1 - Renovated | $775 |
Melbourne | A1 - Market Rate | $785 |
East Park Apartments | One Bedroom | $790 |
Scotchview Manor Apartments | 1 BR - 30% Gross Income | $794 |
Somerset | A2 | $827 |
Fort Des Moines | 1 Bedroom-B3 | $850 |
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+ | 1 BR 1 BA | $1,235 |
Forge65 | A2 | $1,240 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $912.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 733 square feet unit at Fort Des Moines.
What is the average size for Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 580 sq ft.
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