
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $1,200 (136 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


Deer Meadow Village

Landmark of Columbia

River Ridge

Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments

Pine Tree Apartments

The Waterford Apartment Homes

The Hollows

Richland Terrace Apartments

Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments
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Cypress Run

The Carolinian

West Winds Townhomes

Brook Pines

NOMA Flats

Regent Park Apartments

Dira East

Bent Tree Apartments

Wyndham Pointe Apartments

Rosewood Gardens
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Ashland Commons

3430 East Apartments

Waters At Berryhill

Park SC

Quail Run

Palmetto Gardens

Garden Lakes

The Landings at Forest Acres

Springtree Apartments
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Killian Terrace Apartments

Autumn Ridge

The Villages at Congaree Pointe

Colonel Bluffs

Claire Tower

Addison Pointe

Varia at Oakcrest

Capri Apartments

Northstone Apartment Homes

331 S Woodrow St, Unit 1
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1215 Old Manor Rd

1403-1407 McArthur Ave

1224 Old Manor Rd

413 Old Manor Rd

712 Brandon Ave

1018 Old Manor Rd

7221 Patricia Dr

416 Old Manor Rd

1051 Southern Dr

422 Old Manor Rd
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 | $966 | $401 | $2,253 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $675 | $2,676 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $450 | $4,060 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,701 | $699 | $4,440 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,304 | $499 | $4,200 |
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Columbia, SC Area Reviews
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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 $1,339.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,077 square feet unit starting from $949 at Dira East.
What is the average size for Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 708 sq ft.
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