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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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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
Canyon CreekHollow830 Sq Ft$1,055
Greenway Trail ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...750 Sq Ft$900
Maryville Gardens III1 Bed, 1 bath750 Sq FtCall for Rates
Southfield Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA700 Sq Ft$825
Heritage EstatesCottage690 Sq Ft$995
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom650 Sq Ft$782
Tuscany Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 650 Sq Ft$879

Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 01, 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 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom Model at Covington Place Apartments starting at $782 in the Green Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,038. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath$695
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom$782
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden$810
Southfield Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$825
Telegraph CrossingOne Bedroom Standard$845
6010-20 S Kingshighway LLC1BR/1.0BA$849
Tuscany Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath $879
Concord Place Apartments1 Bedoom$895
Greenway Trail ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...$900
Chapel View Apartments1 BR$900

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis

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Getting Around Columbia, IL

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,038.

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 625 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis

Written by: Taryn Shorr-Mckee

I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.