1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, MD (51 Rentals)

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Marlow
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$1,902 - $3,066
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$1,701 - $5,279
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Marlow

6200 Valencia LnColumbia, MD 21044
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Juniper
$2,196 - $2,639
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$1,891 - $4,307
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Juniper

6000 Merriweather DrColumbia, MD 21044
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Versa
$2,061 - $2,342
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$1,871 - $12,599
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Versa

10101 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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The Westley
$2,217 - $2,412
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$2,224 - $3,776
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The Westley

10000 Town Center AveColumbia, MD 21044
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Lakehouse
$2,600 - $3,120
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$2,616 - $3,741
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Lakehouse

10201 Wincopin CirColumbia, MD 21044
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Fall River Terrace
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Fall River Terrace

5869 Harpers Farm RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Brightview Columbia
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Brightview Columbia

6680 Martin RdColumbia, MD 21044
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The Bluffs at Hawthorn
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The Bluffs at Hawthorn

10401 Hickory Ridge RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Forest Ridge
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Forest Ridge

5890 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045
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Owen Brown Place
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Owen Brown Place

7080 Cradlerock WayColumbia, MD 21045
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Patuxent Commons
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Patuxent Commons

6441 Freetown RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Downtown Columbia, Columbia, MD Local Guide

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 Versa and is listed at 1,056 square feet priced from $2,851. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
VersaM.12b1/den1,056 Sq Ft$2,851
Legacy at Cedar Lane1 Bedroom936 Sq Ft$1,041
10X Columbia Town CenterA3911 Sq Ft$1,879
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom with Den904 Sq Ft$1,740
Lakehouse1 Bed/1 Bath Den-B01899 Sq Ft$3,136
JuniperA-3895 Sq Ft$2,594
MarlowA4858 Sq Ft$2,840
Aspen at Lake Trail1 BEDROOM831 Sq Ft$1,590
The WestleyA5829 Sq Ft$2,299
The Vision at Parkway1 Bedroom596 Sq Ft$1,083

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 $2,127. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Legacy at Cedar Lane1 Bedroom$1,041
The Vision at Parkway1 Bedroom$1,083
Aspen at Lake Trail1 BEDROOM JR$1,505
Harpers Forest1 Bedroom$1,559
Columbia Choice Apartments1x1$1,630
Clarys CrossingCalvert$1,675
Autumn Crest1 Bedroom with Den$1,740
The Brook At Columbia1 Bed 1 Bath$1,745
The Greens at Columbia Apartments1BR 1BA (655sf)$1,763

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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 $2,127.

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 1,056 square feet unit starting from $2,851 at Versa.

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 756 sq ft.

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