
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, MD (58 Rentals)


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Marlow

Columbia Glade

Cedar Place

Autumn Town Center

eaves Columbia Town Center

Clarys Crossing

Vista Wilde Lake

The Greens at Columbia Apartments
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Juniper

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Versa

Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows

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The Westley

Columbia Choice Apartments

The Brook At Columbia

Legacy at Twin Rivers

The Vision at Parkway

Legacy at Cedar Lane

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Lakehouse
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Harpers Forest

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10X Columbia Town Center

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Gramercy at Town Center

The Verona at Oakland Mills

Autumn Crest

5909 Tamar Dr, Unit 5909 Tamar Dr

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5441 Columbia Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID9748A

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10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Unit SI FL3-ID9437A

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5441 Columbia Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID8172A

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5441 Columbia Rd, Unit SI FL2-ID3804A
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5441 Columbia Rd, Unit SI FL1-ID9993A

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5441 Columbia Rd, Unit SI FL3-ID5303A

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10300 Hickory Ridge Rd, Unit SI FL3-ID9570A

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 12-107

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 7-105

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 4-107

10360 Swift Stream Pl, Unit 14-108

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5441 Columbia Rd, Unit SI FL3-ID2024A

9653 White Acre Rd, Unit B3

6003 Majors Ln, Unit 8
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5441 Columbia Rd

6003 Majors Ln

9629 White Acre Rd

5482 Cedar Ln

10902 Swansfield Rd

5400 Cedar Ln

6093 Majors Ln

Fall River Terrace

Brightview Columbia

Park View at Columbia
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Downtown Columbia, Columbia, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Columbia Studio Apartments | $2,269 | $1,743 | $6,049 |
Downtown Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $1,041 | $6,441 |
| Downtown Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,518 | $879 | $7,119 |
| Downtown Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,188 | $1,016 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,006 | $1,819 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, MD.
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Largest Available Downtown Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Columbia area of Baltimore, MD is found at Aspen at Lake Trail and is listed at 1,028 square feet priced from $1,820. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen at Lake Trail | 1 BEDROOM WITH DEN | 1,028 Sq Ft | $1,820 |
| Versa | M.1D4/den | 993 Sq Ft | $2,618 |
| Clarys Crossing | Georgetown | 933 Sq Ft | $1,895 |
| Lakehouse | 1 Bed/1 Bath Den-B01 | 899 Sq Ft | $3,041 |
| Avalon Fairway Hills-Meadows | A4-879 | 879 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
| The Greens at Columbia Apartments | 1BR 1BA (860sf) | 860 Sq Ft | $1,908 |
| Marlow | A4 | 858 Sq Ft | $2,812 |
| 10X Columbia Town Center | A2 | 854 Sq Ft | $2,008 |
| Evergreens at Columbia Town Center | The Huxley | 843 Sq Ft | $2,817 |
| The Westley | A5 | 829 Sq Ft | $2,140 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Columbia of Baltimore, MD is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,041 at Legacy at Cedar Lane. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Columbia is currently $2,154. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy at Cedar Lane | 1 Bedroom | $1,041 |
| The Vision at Parkway | 1 Bedroom | $1,083 |
| Aspen at Lake Trail | 1 BEDROOM JR | $1,560 |
| Harpers Forest | 1 Bedroom | $1,579 |
| The Brook At Columbia | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,629 |
| Clarys Crossing | Calvert | $1,675 |
| Cedar Place | Walnut | $1,725 |
| The Greens at Columbia Apartments | 1BR 1BA (655sf) | $1,791 |
| 10X Columbia Town Center | A1 | $1,878 |
| Legacy at Twin Rivers | 1 Bedroom | $1,930 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Columbia with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Columbia is at Legacy at Cedar Lane listed at $1,041.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Columbia is $2,154.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Columbia is a 1,028 square feet unit starting from $1,820 at Aspen at Lake Trail.
What is the average size for Downtown Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Columbia is currently 744 sq ft.
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