
Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, SC (67 Rentals)


Grandview at Lake Murray

Wellspring Apartments

42 Magnolia + 5000 Forest

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The One at Columbia

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Bennet at BullStreet

Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult Community

The Roseberry

Atrium Place

Keswick
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Polo Village

Town Center at Lake Carolina

The Shores at Elders Pond

Polo Commons

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Vista Commons Apartments

Canalside Lofts

The Cardinal Apartments

Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes

Wellington Farms Apartment Homes
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Lofts at Lourie's

Preserve at Windsor Lake

The Fairways

Devine District

Whispering Pines

Palmera Apartments

700 Woodrow

Acasa Vista Towers

Aria Lake Carolina

Palmetto Gardens
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Sola Station

Heron Lake

Roost, The

Springtree Apartments

The Palms on Main

Middleborough Condominiums

The Gates at Williams Brice

5061 Lozada Ct

USC - Honors College Residence

Veranda at North Main
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Haven at Congaree Pointe 55+ Apartments

Park Place Columbia (Student Housing)

612 Whaley at The Mills

The Land Bank Loft Apartments

The Apartments at Palmetto Compress

5000 Forest

Station at Five Points (Student Housing)

Hub Columbia

The Standard at Columbia

Empire Columbia Apartments
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 | $1,011 | $401 | $2,006 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $620 | $2,563 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $450 | $3,970 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $699 | $6,752 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $530 | $5,058 |
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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 Pine Tree Apartments listed at $805.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,317.
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 769 sq ft.
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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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Written by: Bob Mallory
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