1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Columbia, IA (34 Rentals)

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1833 Curtis Ave
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1833 Curtis Ave

1833 Curtis AveChariton, IA 50049
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Southridge Senior Lofts
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Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
Senior Living
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Flats on 5th
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Flats on 5th

7109 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Williams Terrace
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Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
Senior Living
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Columbia, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IA is found at Flats on 5th in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood and is 725 square feet priced from $1,200. Forge65 in the Golf View Heights neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 717 square feet and currently listed start at $1,124. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A MKT725 Sq Ft$1,200
Forge65A2717 Sq Ft$1,124
MelbourneA5 - Income Restricted668 Sq Ft$940
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income650 Sq Ft$869
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom626 Sq Ft$850
Emerald Reserve Indianola1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,190
Foxwood ApartmentsA1624 Sq Ft$700
Indianola Park II Apartments1BR Upper600 Sq Ft$780
The Oaks1/1 Renovated600 Sq Ft$875
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom575 Sq Ft$750

Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 09, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IA is the A1 Model starting from $700 at Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Hampton Meadows starting at $750 in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $889. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Foxwood ApartmentsA1$700
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom$750
Indianola Park II Apartments1BR Upper$780
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom$850
The Oaks1/1 Renovated$875
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income$923
MelbourneA5 - Income Restricted$940
Forge65A2$1,116
Emerald Reserve Indianola1 BR 1 BA$1,190

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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 $889.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 725 square feet unit starting from $1,200 at Flats on 5th.

What is the average size for Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 665 sq ft.

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