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Largest Available Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, MD is found at The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood and is 1,131 square feet priced from $2,809. Country Meadows Apartments in the Jones Station neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,105 square feet and currently listed start at $1,850. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Metropolitan Downtown ColumbiaC21,131 Sq Ft$2,809
Country Meadows Apartments1BR/1BA Family Rm1,105 Sq Ft$1,850
Bowling Brook ApartmentsThe Arundel - One-bedroom & Den989 Sq Ft$2,228
The Elms at MontjoyArrington w/ Loft980 Sq Ft$2,281
Paragon At Columbia OverlookSeneca943 Sq Ft$2,032
The Flats at River Mill1 Bed 1 Bath940 Sq Ft$1,735
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow1BR 1BA914 Sq Ft$1,822
Verde at Howard Square EastConeflower East912 Sq Ft$1,769
Verde at Howard Square WestBluestem Loft West822 Sq Ft$1,829

Cheapest Available Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 17, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, MD is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,075 at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living in the Taylor Village neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 1 Bedroom is the Lantana Model at Monarch Mills Apartments starting at $1,390 in the Jones Station neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $2,227. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living1 Bedroom$1,075
Monarch Mills ApartmentsLantana$1,390
The SeasonsSunflower$1,428
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom$1,435
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,435
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom$1,457
Columbia Pointe1 BR 1 BA JR$1,490
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom$1,521
Clarys CrossingCamden$1,545
Gateway Village Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 730 sq. ft.$1,590

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Columbia Overview

Apartments in Columbia are situated close to shopping, recreation, restaurants, and more. The designers of Columbia wanted to create pleasant place to live, and they certainly succeeded! The community is less hectic than Baltimore, but it is within easy driving distance to the hustle and bustle of Baltimore.

Why live in Columbia, MD?

The city was specifically planned with a noble idea in mind: to enhance the quality of life of its inhabitants, and it does just that. Apartments in Columbia are close to a wide array of working opportunities in a variety of fields. The area is host to a diverse community, and has some of the best schools in the state of Maryland. Columbia was rated #1 on Time.com's list of best places to live in the United States, and dwellers in Columbia apartments can enjoy the closeness of a small neighborhood atmosphere and a low crime rate.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia, MD

Ranked #24

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Columbia, MD

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living listed at $1,075.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $2,227.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,131 square feet unit starting from $2,809 at The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia.

What is the average size for Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 2,089 sq ft.

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