1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD (117 Rentals)

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Marlow
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$2,084 - $2,987
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Marlow

6200 Valencia LnColumbia, MD 21044
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Versa
$2,091 - $2,837
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$1,871 - $11,253
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Versa

10101 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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The Westley
$2,396 - $7,562
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$2,407 - $13,313
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The Westley

10000 Town Center AveColumbia, MD 21044
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Vista Wilde Lake
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$2,183 - $3,191
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$2,183 - $3,487
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Vista Wilde Lake

5421 Lynx LnColumbia, MD 21044
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Juniper
$2,205 - $2,598
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$2,118 - $4,214
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Juniper

6000 Merriweather DrColumbia, MD 21044
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Lakehouse
$2,650 - $3,025
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$2,666 - $3,041
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Lakehouse

10201 Wincopin CirColumbia, MD 21044
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10335 Nightmist Ct

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Largest Available Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, MD is found at The Greens at Columbia Apartments in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood and is 1,125 square feet priced from $2,310. 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 $1,910. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Greens at Columbia Apartments1BR 1BA (1125sf)1,125 Sq Ft$2,310
Country Meadows Apartments1BR/1BA Family Rm1,105 Sq Ft$1,910
Verde at Howard Square EastBluestem East w/den991 Sq Ft$2,051
Bowling Brook ApartmentsThe Arundel - One-bedroom & Den989 Sq Ft$2,312
Paragon At Columbia OverlookSeneca943 Sq Ft$2,736
The Flats at River Mill940 Sq Ft$1,735
The Apartments at Tamar Meadow1BR 1BA931 Sq Ft$2,036
The WestleyB1917 Sq Ft$2,472
Sherwood CrossingA1D904 Sq Ft$1,864
Lakehouse1 Bed/1 Bath Den-B01899 Sq Ft$3,041

Cheapest Available Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 30, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, MD is the The Dogwood 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 Marigold Model at The Seasons starting at $1,330 in the Jones Station neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $2,081. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior LivingThe Dogwood$1,075
The SeasonsMarigold$1,330
Ellicott Gardens II1 bedroom$1,425
Aspen at Lake Trail1 Bedroom$1,450
Monarch Mills ApartmentsLantana - 62+$1,467
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom$1,575
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den$1,625
Verde at Howard Square WestBluestem West$1,628
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath$1,645
Elms MontjoyArrington$1,656

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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 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 $2,081.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,125 square feet unit starting from $2,310 at The Greens at Columbia 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 357 sq ft.

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