
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC Under $900 (55 Rentals)


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Greenbrier

Arbor Landing Apartments

Grove at St. Andrews

Riverwalk Vista

Retreat at St. Andrews

The Paddock Club

Stoneridge Senior Village
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Mill Run

Boulder Creek

Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments

The Hollows

Landmark at Pine Court

Paces Run

The Waterford Apartment Homes

Woodland Village Apartments

Windsor Shores Apartments

Tanglewood
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Pine Tree Apartments

Aria Lake Carolina

Cypress Run

Silver Station

Acasa Tropical Ridge

Brook Pines

Dira East

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Springtree Apartments

Park SC
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Colonial Pointe Apartments

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Claire Tower

Colonel Bluffs

Killian Terrace Apartments

Autumn Ridge

Garden Lakes

The Villages at Congaree Pointe

Addison Pointe

943 Texas St
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414 Old Manor Rd

2223-2225 Greene St

The Carrington Place Apartments

Veranda at North Main

Trenton Court

Mauldin Village

Timberlane Apartments

Sparkleberry Hill 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 | $1,015 | $401 | $2,489 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,328 | $650 | $2,769 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $450 | $3,240 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $650 | $5,169 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $535 | $3,824 |
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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 Tropical Ridge listed at $650.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,328.
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 647 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Local Experts Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living
Written by: Kama Offenberger
I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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