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

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Genius Ideas and Studio Layout Tips That Maximize Every Square Inch

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1833 Curtis Ave
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1833 Curtis Ave

1833 Curtis AveChariton, IA 50049
Corporate Housing
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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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Indianola Park 1
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Indianola Park 1

902 N 14th StIndianola, IA 50125
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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 $825. Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 668 square feet and currently listed start at $940. 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$825
MelbourneA6 - 60 - Income Restricted668 Sq Ft$940
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income650 Sq Ft$869
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA1650 Sq Ft$695
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom626 Sq Ft$850
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,235
The Ridges1 Bedroom624 Sq Ft$740
Foxwood ApartmentsA1624 Sq Ft$712
The Oaks1/1 Renovated600 Sq Ft$875

Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 25, 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 A1 Model at Foxwood Apartments starting at $712 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $891. 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 ApartmentsA1$712
The Ridges1 Bedroom$740
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A 60%$825
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom$850
The Oaks1/1 Renovated$875
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income$923
MelbourneA6 - 60 - Income Restricted$940
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA$1,235

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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 $891.

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 631 sq ft.

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