
New 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (48 Rentals)


The Babcock

The Lady

Station at Lake Murray

1321 Lofts

The Landings at Hard Scrabble

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The One at Columbia

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Bennet at BullStreet

5th & Sloan
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1813 Main

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Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult Community

Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes

Devine & Heidt

The Cardinal Apartments

The Roseberry

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The Meadows at Burnside Farms

Silver Station

York Woods at Lake Murray Apartment Homes
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Devine District

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The Palms 1101

Sola Station

Colonel Bluffs

Killian Terrace Apartments

Garden Lakes

The Villages at Congaree Pointe

Brookfield Pointe Apartments

Addison Pointe
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VERVE Columbia

Midtown at BullStreet

The Trolley

Lorick Place Apartments

Veranda at North Main

Stoneridge Senior Village

Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ Apartments

Park Place Columbia (Student Housing)

The Apartments at Palmetto Compress
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Sawyer on Lincoln

Station at Five Points (Student Housing)

The Standard at Columbia

The Harmony Collections of Columbia

Oaks Terrace Senior Housing

The Pointe at Elmwood

Benton Crossing

Langley Pointe

Advenir at One Eleven
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Indigo at Brickworks

Brookland

4 West
Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $967 | $401 | $2,263 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $675 | $2,790 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $450 | $4,129 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $679 | $4,435 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $499 | $4,800 |
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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 Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments listed at $720.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,310.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,100 square feet unit starting from $1,925 at 5th & Sloan.
What is the average size for Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 745 sq ft.
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Local Experts Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
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I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.