
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IA (31 Rentals)


The Ridges

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Forge65
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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 |
---|---|---|---|
Columbia Studio Apartments | $898 | $735 | $980 |
Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $877 | $675 | $1,380 |
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,015 | $600 | $1,965 |
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,194 | $825 | $1,926 |
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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 Golf View Heights neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 728 square feet and currently listed start at $1,021. 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 | 728 Sq Ft | $1,021 |
East Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 680 Sq Ft | $790 |
Somerset | A2 | 672 Sq Ft | $788 |
Melbourne | A5 - Income Restricted | 668 Sq Ft | $925 |
Prairie Village Apartments | A1 Classic | 650 Sq Ft | $875 |
Scotchview Manor Apartments | 1 BR - 30% Gross Income | 650 Sq Ft | $794 |
1833 Curtis Ave | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 625 Sq Ft | $900 |
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+ | 1 BR 1 BA | 625 Sq Ft | $1,235 |
The Ridges | A1 - Renovated | 624 Sq Ft | $775 |
Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IA is the A1 Model starting from $675 at Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Oaks starting at $719 in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $877. 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 | A1 | $675 |
The Oaks | 1BR/1.0BA | $719 |
The Ridges | A1 - Renovated | $775 |
Somerset | A2 | $788 |
East Park Apartments | One Bedroom | $790 |
Scotchview Manor Apartments | 1 BR - 30% Gross Income | $794 |
Fort Des Moines | 1 Bedroom-B3 | $850 |
Prairie Village Apartments | A1 Classic | $875 |
1833 Curtis Ave | 1 BR/ 1 BA | $900 |
Melbourne | A5 - Income Restricted | $925 |
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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 $877.
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 617 sq ft.
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