
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MN (32 Rentals)


NorthPointe Garden Estates

Risor of Blaine

Carriage Oaks Apartments

Lighthouse Lofts

East Bethel Village

Arbor View Apartments
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Lexington Lofts Apartment Community

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Forest Creek

Autumn Hills Apartments

Alpine Apartments

The Legends of Blaine 55+

Legacy Pointe Apartments

North Bay at the Lakes
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Seven Pines Apartments

Westminster Apartments

Encore Apartments

Gateway Green Apartments

The Willows of Ham Lake Senior Community 55+

Chauncey Barett Gardens "After 55 Community"

Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+

North Shore Apartments
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Columbus, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Columbus Studio Apartments | $1,184 | $975 | $1,560 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,845 | $900 | $4,751 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,149 | $1,100 | $5,057 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,826 | $1,230 | $6,234 |
Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,501 | $2,295 | $3,908 |
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Largest Available Columbus and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, MN is found at Westview Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood and is 1,200 square feet priced from $1,150. Risor of Blaine in the Johnsville neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,018 square feet and currently listed start at $1,999. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbus:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Westview Apartments | One Bedroom w/Den | 1,200 Sq Ft | $1,150 |
Risor of Blaine | Itasca | 1,018 Sq Ft | $1,999 |
Arbor View Apartments | One Bedroom w/ Den 7-01 | 945 Sq Ft | $1,550 |
North Shore Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 900 Sq Ft | $1,278 |
Lexi Apartments | Prairie | 812 Sq Ft | $1,675 |
East Bethel Village | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 754 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
Pine Manor Estates A 55+ Community | Pine | 732 Sq Ft | $1,245 |
Carriage Oaks Apartments | 1A | 717 Sq Ft | $1,299 |
Forest Park I Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 708 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+ | Oak Hills Manor, 1 bed, 1 bath. | 705 Sq Ft | $900 |
Cheapest Available Columbus and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 08, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, MN is the Oak Hills Manor, 1 bed, 1 bath. Model starting from $900 at Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+ in the Crescent Ponds Heritage neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbus 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom One Bath Model at Westview Apartments starting at $1,099 in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbus is currently $1,845. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbus:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+ | Oak Hills Manor, 1 bed, 1 bath. | $900 |
Westview Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | $1,099 |
Forest Park I Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,125 |
Arbor View Apartments | One Bedroom 1-01 | $1,165 |
Pine Manor Estates A 55+ Community | Pine | $1,245 |
North Shore Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,278 |
Carriage Oaks Apartments | 1A | $1,299 |
East Bethel Village | One Bedroom One Bathroom | $1,300 |
Lexington Lofts Apartment Community | Maven | $1,470 |
Lexi Apartments | Hillside | $1,600 |
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Getting Around Columbus, MN
Walk Score®
9 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
29 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Columbus Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Columbus with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Columbus is at Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+ listed at $900.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Columbus Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is $1,845.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 1,200 square feet unit starting from $1,150 at Westview Apartments.
What is the average size for Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbus is currently 814 sq ft.
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