
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL (45 Rentals)


Bradington Apartments

2633 Columbia Lakes Dr

Storyboard on Main

Covington Place Apartments

Black Forest Apartments

Taravue Park

The Port Apartments

Canyon Creek
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South Summit Apartments

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Southpointe

Grant's Trail

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The Vineyards

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Maryville Gardens III

Heritage Estates

Evergreen Manor

Cottonwood Village

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Concord Place Apartments

Hunters Ridge STL

6010-20 S Kingshighway LLC

4021 Iowa

Southfield Apartments

Oakbrook Gardens

7201-05 Gravois Apartments

Yorktowne Apartments
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609 S Main St, Unit A

117 S 4th St

8125 Michigan Ave

318 Levin Dr

Gateway Accessible Housing III

Sylvan Springs Senior

Maryville Gardens Apartments

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4528 Nebraska Apartments LLC
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $806 | $695 | $849 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,052 | $695 | $1,405 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $790 | $1,775 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,542 | $1,130 | $1,824 |
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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. 6010-20 S Kingshighway LLC has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $799. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Apartments | A6 | 1,142 Sq Ft | $1,330 |
| 6010-20 S Kingshighway LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 900 Sq Ft | $799 |
| ReNew Cross Creek | Valencia | 858 Sq Ft | $1,150 |
| Canyon Creek | Hollow | 830 Sq Ft | $995 |
| 7500 Morganford Rd | 1C | 800 Sq Ft | $895 |
| Maryville Gardens III | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 750 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Greenway Trail Apartments | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 750 Sq Ft | $900 |
| Southfield Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 700 Sq Ft | $825 |
| 7201-05 Gravois Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 700 Sq Ft | $800 |
Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of January 30, 2026 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 1BR/1.0BA Model at 6010-20 S Kingshighway LLC starting at $799 in the Princeton Heights neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,052. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $695 |
| 6010-20 S Kingshighway LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | $799 |
| 7201-05 Gravois Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $800 |
| Southfield Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | $825 |
| Jefferson Townhomes | One Bedroom Garden | $830 |
| Telegraph Crossing | One Bedroom Standard | $845 |
| Tuscany Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $879 |
| 7500 Morganford Rd | 2C | $895 |
| Greenway Trail Apartments | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | $900 |
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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 Cottonwood Village listed at $695.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,052.
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 480 sq ft.
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