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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,580 | $630 | $1,966 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,034 | $920 | $2,935 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,162 | $760 | $3,930 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,321 | $813 | $3,434 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $1,300 | $3,738 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, VA is found at Stone Creek Village in the Starr Hill neighborhood and is 1,212 square feet priced from $2,062. Jefferson Ridge in the JPA neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,087 square feet and currently listed start at $1,945. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Creek Village | 1 Bedroom 1.5 bath w/ loft | 1,212 Sq Ft | $2,062 |
| Jefferson Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath w/ Den (1st floor) - Fully Upgraded | 1,087 Sq Ft | $1,945 |
| Avemore Apartment Homes | A11SRFS - Peacefield | 1,061 Sq Ft | $2,215 |
| Carriage Hill Apartments | Monroe | 954 Sq Ft | $1,884 |
| The Lofts at Meadowcreek | Taylor | 912 Sq Ft | $1,797 |
| City Walk Apartments | A-1 | 853 Sq Ft | $1,905 |
| Rio Point | 1B4b | 787 Sq Ft | $2,184 |
| Tarleton Square | 1x1 | 781 Sq Ft | $1,219 |
| Lakeside Apartments | Anna | 754 Sq Ft | $1,885 |
| Locust Grove | Dove | 710 Sq Ft | $1,500 |
As of April 28, 2026 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 $2,034. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Kindlewood | 1BR | $744 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $983 |
| Carlton Views | Phase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A50 (Type 1) | $1,095 |
| Tarleton Square | 1x1 | $1,219 |
| Hickory Hope Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Phase B | $1,294 |
| Hearthwood | 1 Bed 1 Bath Garden | $1,303 |
| Locust Grove | Unique 1 Bedroom | $1,325 |
| Cobalt Ridge | Albemarle | $1,505 |
| The Lofts at Meadowcreek | Poe | $1,630 |
| Jefferson Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath (1st floor) with Wood Floors | $1,725 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Columbia is at Kindlewood listed at $744.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $2,034.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,212 square feet unit starting from $2,062 at Stone Creek Village.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 765 sq ft.
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