1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL (39 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. 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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Lyon ApartmentsA61,142 Sq Ft$1,330
4528 Nebraska Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA950 Sq Ft$895
Hunters Ridge STLEvergreen847 Sq Ft$1,310
Greenway Trail ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...750 Sq Ft$1,100
Heritage EstatesCottage690 Sq Ft$895
The Port ApartmentsOne Bedroom Townhouse690 Sq Ft$925
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom650 Sq Ft$878
Yorktowne Apartments1BR/1.0BA650 Sq Ft$785
Taravue ParkCatskill647 Sq Ft$875
Concord Place Apartments1 Bedoom640 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath$695
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden$800
Telegraph CrossingOne Bedroom Standard$820
Taravue ParkCatskill$875
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom$878
4528 Nebraska Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA$895
Concord Place Apartments1 Bedoom$895
Heritage EstatesCottage$895
The Port ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden$899
Chapel View Apartments1 BR$900

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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 $1,042.

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?

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