
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL (39 Rentals)


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Columbia, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbia Studio Apartments | $806 | $695 | $1,011 |
Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,042 | $635 | $1,622 |
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,212 | $790 | $1,880 |
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $1,050 | $2,130 |
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Largest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IL is found at Lyon Apartments in the Princeton Heights neighborhood and is 1,142 square feet priced from $1,330. 4528 Nebraska Apartments LLC in the Dutchtown neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 950 square feet and currently listed start at $895. 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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Lyon Apartments | A6 | 1,142 Sq Ft | $1,330 |
4528 Nebraska Apartments LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 950 Sq Ft | $895 |
Hunters Ridge STL | Evergreen | 847 Sq Ft | $1,310 |
Greenway Trail Apartments | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 750 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
Heritage Estates | Cottage | 690 Sq Ft | $895 |
The Port Apartments | One Bedroom Townhouse | 690 Sq Ft | $925 |
Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom | 650 Sq Ft | $878 |
Yorktowne Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 650 Sq Ft | $785 |
Taravue Park | Catskill | 647 Sq Ft | $875 |
Concord Place Apartments | 1 Bedoom | 640 Sq Ft | $895 |
Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 21, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IL is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $695 at Cottonwood Village in the Marina Villa neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Garden Model at Jefferson Townhomes starting at $800 in the Lemay neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,042. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Cottonwood Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $695 |
Jefferson Townhomes | One Bedroom Garden | $800 |
Telegraph Crossing | One Bedroom Standard | $820 |
Taravue Park | Catskill | $875 |
Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom | $878 |
4528 Nebraska Apartments LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | $895 |
Concord Place Apartments | 1 Bedoom | $895 |
Heritage Estates | Cottage | $895 |
The Port Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | $899 |
Chapel View Apartments | 1 BR | $900 |
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Getting Around Columbia, IL
Walk Score®
29 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
26 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $1,042.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,142 square feet unit starting from $1,330 at Lyon Apartments.
What is the average size for Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 0 sq ft.
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