
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC (54 Rentals)


1321 Lofts

1813 Main

Main Street Living

The Dylan

Lofts at Lourie's

Cornell Arms Apartments

The Palms 1101

Hampton House

Senate Plaza
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1520 Senate St

1100 Wheat St

2223-2225 Greene St

Adesso

USC - Honors College Residence

1724 Enoree Ave

312 S Edisto Ave
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1006 Marion St

618 Pickens St

Allen Benedict Court

1107 Oak St

1215 Elmwood Ave

2508 Monroe St

1427 Pendleton St

1507 Harden St

637-641 Henderson St

1801 Wheat St
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213-223 Waccamaw Ave

1614 Greene St

504 Edisto Ave

624-634 Pickens St

Olympia Mills

2411 Blossom St

Park Place Columbia (Student Housing)

612 Whaley at The Mills

The Land Bank Loft Apartments

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Tapp's Building

Sawyer on Lincoln

Kress Building

Berry Building

Station at Five Points (Student Housing)

Hub Columbia

The Standard at Columbia

Empire Columbia Apartments

Oaks Terrace Senior Housing
Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,083 | $750 | $1,599 |
Downtown Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $845 | $1,859 |
| Downtown Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $1,100 | $2,500 |
| Downtown Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,574 | $2,100 | $3,849 |
| Downtown Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,250 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Largest Available Downtown Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Columbia area of Columbia, SC is found at Main Street Living and is listed at 1,050 square feet priced from $1,390. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street Living | Tapps: 1 Bedroom | 1,050 Sq Ft | $1,390 |
| Tapp's Building | Tapps: 1 Bedroom | 1,050 Sq Ft | $1,390 |
| Berry Building | Tapps: 1 Bedroom | 1,050 Sq Ft | $1,390 |
| Kress Building | Kress: 1 Bedroom | 940 Sq Ft | $1,585 |
| The Land Bank Loft Apartments | The Taylor | 865 Sq Ft | $1,439 |
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 840 Sq Ft | $1,032 |
| 1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 820 Sq Ft | $1,113 |
| The Palms 1101 | Sabal | 770 Sq Ft | $1,677 |
| Senate Plaza | One Bedroom | 760 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
| The Lady | 6F | 732 Sq Ft | $1,574 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Columbia of Columbia, SC is the 1 bedroom 1 bath Model starting from $1,032 at Lofts at Lourie's. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Columbia is currently $1,432. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Lourie's | 1 bedroom 1 bath | $1,032 |
| 1321 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,113 |
| Berry Building | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | $1,201 |
| Main Street Living | Barringer: 1 Bedroom | $1,201 |
| The Palms 1101 | Foxtail | $1,322 |
| Cornell Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,350 |
| Hampton House | 1 Bedroom without Balcony | $1,350 |
| The Land Bank Loft Apartments | The Lafaye | $1,379 |
| Tapp's Building | Tapps: 1 Bedroom | $1,390 |
| The Wilshire House | Standard | $1,450 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Columbia with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Columbia is at Lofts at Lourie's listed at $1,032.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Columbia Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Columbia is $1,432.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Columbia is a 1,050 square feet unit starting from $1,390 at Main Street Living.
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