1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL (49 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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229 W Steins St
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229 W Steins St

229 W Steins StSt. 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 School Apartments in the Princeton Heights neighborhood and is 1,085 square feet priced from $1,100. 6010-20 S Kingshighway has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $1. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Lyon School Apartments1BR/1.0BA1,085 Sq Ft$1,100
6010-20 S Kingshighway1 bed / 1 bath900 Sq FtCall for Rates
Grant's TrailOne Bedroom - One Bath880 Sq Ft$1,190
4528 Nebraska1BR/1.5BA850 Sq Ft$895
Greenway Trail Apartments1BD/1BA750 Sq Ft$1,050
7201 Gravois1BR/1.0BA700 Sq Ft$950
Heritage EstatesCottage690 Sq Ft$1,065
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom650 Sq Ft$805
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden610 Sq Ft$725
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath560 Sq Ft$695

Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 13, 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 East St. Louis neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Garden Model at Jefferson Townhomes starting at $725 in the Lemay neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,068. 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$725
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom$805
Telegraph CrossingOne Bedroom Deluxe$850
4528 Nebraska1BR/1.5BA$895
Chapel View Apartments1 BR$900
7201 Gravois1BR/1.0BA$950
ReNew on Blues Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath$989
Greenway Trail Apartments1BD/1BA$1,050
Heritage EstatesCottage$1,065

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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 $1,068.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,085 square feet unit starting from $1,100 at Lyon School 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 708 sq ft.

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