Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (54 Rentals)

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The One at Columbia
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$1,545 - $1,781
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The One at Columbia

4415 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29229
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The Palms on Main
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$1,154 - $1,570
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$1,207 - $1,570
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The Palms on Main

1155 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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Arcadia Park
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Arcadia Park

2400 Kneece RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Barkoot Apartments
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Barkoot Apartments

4679 Fort Jackson BlvdColumbia, SC 29209
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Lamplighter Apartments
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Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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Berry Building
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Berry Building

1600-1608 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Lakeside Apartments
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Lakeside Apartments

401 Harbison BlvdColumbia, SC 29212
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Benton Crossing
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Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Lory of Harbison
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Lory of Harbison

100 Fairforest RdColumbia, SC 29212

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Kama • 2+ years in Columbia

December 15, 2025

Great for young professionals and families. We love Segra Park, the Harbison walking trails, and Lake Murray.

Gwendolyn • 2+ years in Columbia

February 25, 2025

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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 $1,311.

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 745 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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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.

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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.