1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, MD (119 Rentals)

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Marlow
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$1,942 - $3,001
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$1,789 - $5,470

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Marlow

6200 Valencia LnColumbia, MD 21044
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Juniper
$2,138 - $2,522
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$1,959 - $4,231

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Juniper

6000 Merriweather DrColumbia, MD 21044
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Versa
$2,229 - $2,516
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$1,900 - $11,958

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Versa

10101 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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The Westley
$2,055 - $2,290
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$2,062 - $3,537

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The Westley

10000 Town Center AveColumbia, MD 21044
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Lakehouse
$2,500 - $3,025
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$2,516 - $3,916

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Lakehouse

10201 Wincopin CirColumbia, MD 21044
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6414 Wind Rider Way

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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. Versa in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,056 square feet and currently listed start at $2,714. 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
VersaM.12b1/den1,056 Sq Ft$2,714
Paragon At Columbia OverlookSeneca943 Sq Ft$2,224
The Flats at River Mill1 Bed 1 Bath940 Sq Ft$1,690
Verde at Howard Square EastConeflower East912 Sq Ft$1,850
10X Columbia Town CenterA3911 Sq Ft$1,898
Lakehouse1 Bed/1 Bath Den-B01899 Sq Ft$3,041
Eagle Rock Apartments at ColumbiaA2 - 1X1D897 Sq Ft$1,935
Autumn Woods Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Family Room889 Sq Ft$1,850
Avalon Fairway Hills-MeadowsA4-879879 Sq Ft$1,970

Cheapest Available Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 31, 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 $2,014. 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
The SeasonsMarigold$1,389
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom$1,420
Monarch Mills ApartmentsLantana - 62+$1,467
Clarys CrossingCamden$1,545
Aspen at Lake Trail1 BEDROOM JR$1,560
Columbia Landing Apartments1 Bedroom$1,575

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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 $2,014.

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?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 2,023 sq ft.

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