1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL (44 Rentals)

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Maryville Gardens III
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Maryville Gardens III

4200 Minnesota AveSt. Louis, MO 63111
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7500 Morganford Rd
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7500 Morganford Rd

7500 Morganford RdSt. Louis, MO 63116
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Parkshire Apartments
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Parkshire Apartments

7315 Hampshire DrSt. Louis, MO 63109
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Columbia, IL Local Guide

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 S Kingshighway Blvd has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $1,025. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Lyon ApartmentsA61,142 Sq Ft$1,330
6010 S Kingshighway Blvd2BR/1.0BA900 Sq Ft$1,025
Grant's TrailOne Bedroom - One Bath880 Sq Ft$1,190
ReNew Cross Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Washer Dryer858 Sq Ft$1,209
4528 Nebraska Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA750 Sq Ft$890
Greenway Trail ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...750 Sq Ft$950
Southfield Apartments1Bd/1Ba700 Sq Ft$950
7201 Gravois Avenue1BR/1.0BA700 Sq Ft$995
229 W Steins St1 bed700 Sq Ft$765
The Port Apartments1x1 Townhome WC/PC Reno690 Sq Ft$1,134

Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 14, 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 1 bed Model at 229 W Steins St starting at $765 in the Princeton Heights neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,062. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath$695
229 W Steins St1 bed$765
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden$795
Telegraph CrossingOne Bedroom Standard$845
Taravue Park ApartmentsCatskill$870
4528 Nebraska Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA$890
Chapel View Apartments1 BR$900
Greenway Trail ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...$950
Southfield Apartments1Bd/1Ba$950
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom$954

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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 $1,062.

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.

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