1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Columbia, IA (36 Rentals)

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Looking for the perfect new rental? Learn great ways to spot the perfect apartment for you, identify common red flags, and avoid rental issues and scams with these expert provided actionable tips.

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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
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Williams Terrace
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Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
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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 802 square feet priced from $1,203. Schoolyard Rowhomes in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 720 square feet and currently listed start at $980. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Flats on 5thHudson 1.1B 60%802 Sq Ft$1,203
Schoolyard Rowhomes1 Bedroom720 Sq Ft$980
Forge65A2717 Sq Ft$1,149
Burbank Village ApartmentsA1 Renovated675 Sq Ft$900
MelbourneA6 - 60 - Income Restricted668 Sq Ft$925
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA1650 Sq Ft$695
Prairie Meadows ApartmentsA1 Classic650 Sq Ft$875
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom626 Sq Ft$850
Emerald Reserve Indianola1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,190
Foxwood ApartmentsA2625 Sq Ft$701

Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IA is the A1 Model starting from $695 at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village in the Easton Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 1 Bedroom is the A2 Model at Foxwood Apartments starting at $701 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $964. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA1$695
Foxwood ApartmentsA2$701
Indianola Park II Apartments1BR Upper$750
Indianola Park Apartments1BR Upper$750
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom$850
Linden East Apartments1 bed 1 bath$875
The Oaks1/1 Renovated$875
Prairie Meadows ApartmentsA1 Classic$875
Burbank Village ApartmentsA1 Renovated$900
MelbourneA2 - Market Rate$917

Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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 $964.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 802 square feet unit starting from $1,203 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 883 sq ft.

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