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$1,915 - $3,066
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6200 Valencia LnColumbia, MD 21044
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$2,191 - $2,649
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6000 Merriweather DrColumbia, MD 21044
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Largest Available Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, MD is found at Country Meadows Apartments in the Jones Station neighborhood and is 1,105 square feet priced from $1,850. TENm.flats in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,056 square feet and currently listed start at $2,829. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Country Meadows Apartments1BR/1BA Family Rm1,105 Sq Ft$1,850
TENm.flatsM.12b1/den1,056 Sq Ft$2,829
Paragon At Columbia OverlookSeneca943 Sq Ft$2,190
The Flats at River Mill1 Bed 1 Bath940 Sq Ft$1,700
Legacy at Cedar Lane1 Bedroom936 Sq Ft$1,041
Verde at Howard Square WestBluestem Loft West932 Sq Ft$2,105
10X Columbia Town CenterA3911 Sq Ft$1,864
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom with Den904 Sq Ft$1,770
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow1BR 1BA858 Sq Ft$1,728
The Vision at Parkway1 Bedroom596 Sq Ft$1,083

Cheapest Available Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 15, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, MD is the 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Model starting from $975 at Robinson Overlook in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Legacy at Cedar Lane starting at $1,041 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,987. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Robinson Overlook1 Bedroom/1 Bath$975
Legacy at Cedar Lane1 Bedroom$1,041
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior LivingThe Dogwood$1,075
The Vision at Parkway1 Bedroom$1,083
Morningside Park Apartments - 62+ Senior Living1 Bedroom$1,161
Monarch Mills ApartmentsLantana - 62+$1,390
Elms Kendall RidgeA1$1,424
The SeasonsMarigold$1,476
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom$1,550

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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.

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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 Robinson Overlook listed at $975.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,987.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,105 square feet unit starting from $1,850 at Country Meadows Apartments.

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

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