
Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (62 Rentals)


Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult Community

The Cardinal Apartments

Wellington Farms Apartment Homes

Providence Park

42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest

Arcadia's Edge Apartments

The Grandview at Lake Murray
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Vista Commons Apartments

The Shores at Elders Pond

Atrium Place

Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes

Town Center at Lake Carolina
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Aria Lake Carolina

700 Woodrow

Preserve At Windsor Lake

Whispering Pines

Acasa Vista Towers

Polo Village

Heron Lake
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Springtree Apartments

Palisades of Blythewood

Advenir at One Eleven

Otarre Pointe
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 | $1,422 | $571 | $3,162 |
Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $720 | $6,595 |
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $779 | $6,220 |
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,898 | $629 | $7,087 |
Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $569 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Columbia, SC
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
17 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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 listed at $700.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,466.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,069 square feet unit starting from $1,275 at Palisades of Blythewood.
What is the average size for Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 747 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Bobbi Jackson
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Written by: Sandy Baker
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