
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $1,500 (183 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


Alera West

Ravenwood Hills

Preserve at Windsor Lake

The Fairways

Killian Lakes Apartments and Townhomes

Mill Run

Boulder Creek

Whispering Pines

Avenue at Harbison
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Hampton Courts

Three Rivers

Woodland Village Apartments

Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments

Tanglewood

Landmark at Pine Court

Acasa Tropical Ridge

Paces Run

Reserve at River Walk
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Gable Hill Apartment Homes

St. Andrews Commons Apartment Homes

Deer Meadow Village

Landmark of Columbia

River Ridge

Arbors at Windsor Lake Apartments

Palmera Apartments

Pine Tree Apartments

The Waterford Apartment Homes

The Hollows
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Richland Terrace Apartments

Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments

Cypress Run

The Carolinian

West Winds Townhomes

Brook Pines

Hampton House

NOMA Flats

The Wilshire House

Regent Park Apartments
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Dira East

Bent Tree Apartments

Wyndham Pointe Apartments

Rosewood Gardens

Ashland Commons

3430 East Apartments

Waters At Berryhill

Park SC

Quail Run
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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