1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL (46 Rentals)

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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. 6010-20 S Kingshighway LLC has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $849. 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
6010-20 S Kingshighway LLC1BR/1.0BA900 Sq Ft$849
ReNew Cross CreekValencia858 Sq Ft$1,305
Maryville Gardens III1 Bed, 1 bath750 Sq FtCall for Rates
Greenway Trail ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...750 Sq Ft$900
Southfield Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA700 Sq Ft$825
Heritage EstatesCottage690 Sq Ft$995
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom650 Sq Ft$879
Tuscany Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 650 Sq Ft$879
Concord Place Apartments1 Bedoom640 Sq Ft$895

Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 15, 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 $810 in the Lemay neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,041. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath$695
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden$810
Southfield Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$825
6010-20 S Kingshighway LLC1BR/1.0BA$849
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom$879
Tuscany Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath $879
Concord Place Apartments1 Bedoom$895
Chapel View Apartments1 BR$900
Greenway Trail ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...$900
Telegraph CrossingOne Bedroom Deluxe$925

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Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,041.

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 900 sq ft.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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