1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IA (29 Rentals)

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The Ridges
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$775 - $795
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$677 - $842
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$98
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$775 - $940
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The Ridges

7201 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Forge65
$1,242 - $1,317
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$1,121 - $1,845
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$121
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$1,242 - $1,966
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 13

Forge65

799 NE 60th StPleasant Hill, IA 50327
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The Hampton Meadows
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$750 - $770
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$692 - $902
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$58
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$750 - $960
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The Hampton Meadows

6514 Chaffee RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Rosemont Place
$793 - $1,098
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$768 - $1,658
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$793 - $1,683
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Rosemont Place

2201-2202 E Rose AveDes Moines, IA 50320
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Somerset
$848 - $898
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$760 - $1,487
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$88
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$848 - $1,575
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 27

Somerset

6620 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Foxwood Apartments
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$700
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$692 - $1,102
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$700 - $1,110
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Foxwood Apartments

1001-1007 W 3rd AveIndianola, IA 50125
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Williams Terrace
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Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Southridge Senior Lofts
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Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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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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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 $825. East Park Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 680 square feet and currently listed start at $750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A 60%725 Sq Ft$825
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom680 Sq Ft$750
MelbourneA6 - 60 - Income Restricted668 Sq Ft$940
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA1650 Sq Ft$683
Prairie Meadows ApartmentsA1 Classic650 Sq Ft$820
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income650 Sq Ft$869
Williams Terrace1 Bedroom628 Sq Ft$910
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom626 Sq Ft$850
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,235
1833 Curtis Ave1 BR/ 1 BA543 Sq Ft$700

Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 21, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IA is the A1 Model starting from $683 at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village in the Easton Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 1 Bedroom is the 1 BR/ 1 BA Model at 1833 Curtis Ave starting at $700 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $887. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA1$683
1833 Curtis Ave1 BR/ 1 BA$700
The Oaks1BR/1.0BA$700
Foxwood ApartmentsA2$700
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom$750
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated$750
The RidgesA1 - Renovated$775
Prairie Meadows ApartmentsA1 Classic$820
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A 60%$825
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom$850

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Columbia with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Columbia is at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village listed at $683.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $887.

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 $825 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 515 sq ft.

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