1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, VA (33 Rentals)

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Sunrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

404 Carl Smith StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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The Independence
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Independence

350 Portico WayCharlottesville, VA 22911
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The Hudson
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hudson

905 River RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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One Hundred Avon
1 Bedroom Apartments

One Hundred Avon

100 Avon StCharlottesville, VA 22902

Columbia, VA Local Guide

Largest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, VA is found at The Lofts at Meadowcreek in the The Meadows neighborhood and is 912 square feet priced from $1,843. 5 Row Apartments in the Ridge Street neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 885 square feet and currently listed start at $1,706. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Lofts at MeadowcreekTaylor912 Sq Ft$1,843
5 Row ApartmentsA1885 Sq Ft$1,706
Stone Creek Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath814 Sq Ft$1,862
Fifth Street Place ApartmentsA1C745 Sq Ft$1,939
10th & Dairy1 BEDROOM F1735 Sq Ft$2,025
Altoview Apartment HomesThe Carter714 Sq Ft$1,962
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom703 Sq Ft$983
Avemore Apartment HomesA6 - Lindenwald689 Sq Ft$1,714
Kindlewood1BR659 Sq Ft$744
Carlton ViewsPhase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A26626 Sq Ft$1,287

Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 10, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, VA is the 1BR Model starting from $744 at Kindlewood in the Ridge Street neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Timberlake Place Apartments starting at $983 in the North Downtown neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,916. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Kindlewood1BR$744
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom$983
Carlton ViewsPhase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A26$1,287
The MeriwetherGarden Level$1,550
The Lofts at MeadowcreekPoe$1,692
5 Row ApartmentsA1$1,706
Fifth Street Place ApartmentsA1C$1,939
Altoview Apartment HomesThe Carter$1,962
10th & Dairy1 BEDROOM F3$2,025
Stone Creek Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath$2,062

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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 Kindlewood listed at $744.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,916.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 912 square feet unit starting from $1,843 at The Lofts at Meadowcreek.

What is the average size for Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 525 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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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.