
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $900 (56 Rentals)


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The Meadows at Burnside Farms

Windsor Shores Apartments

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Riverwalk Vista

Greenbrier

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The Fairways

Mill Run

The Hollows

Boulder Creek

Tanglewood

Landmark at Pine Court

Paces Run

The Waterford Apartment Homes

River Ridge

Pine Tree Apartments
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Acasa Tropical Ridge

Woodland Village Apartments

Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments

Brook Pines

Bent Tree Apartments

3430 East Apartments

Park SC

Dira East

Springtree Apartments

Autumn Ridge
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Colonel Bluffs

Towers at Forest Acres

Claire Tower

Garden Lakes

The Villages at Congaree Pointe

Addison Pointe

822-824 Cedar Terrace

221 Tryon St

2902 Park St

2223-2225 Greene St
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Veranda at North Main

Trenton Court

Mauldin Village

Timberlane Apartments

Stoneridge Senior Village

Sparkleberry Hill Apartments

Plowden Place Apartments

The Carrington Place Apartments

Arcadia Park

Barkoot Apartments
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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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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.