1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NC (38 Rentals)

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Ridge Oak
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Ridge Oak

160 Shuford DrColumbus, NC 28722
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Ashley Meadows
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Ashley Meadows

113 Ashley Meadows CirColumbus, NC 28722

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2470 Lynn Rd
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2470 Lynn Rd

2470 Lynn RdTryon, NC 28782
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Hawkins Pointe
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Hawkins Pointe

750 6th Ave WHendersonville, NC 28739
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Columbus, NC Local Guide

Largest Available Columbus and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, NC is found at Groves at Town Center in the Kashmir neighborhood and is 949 square feet priced from $1,615. Autumn Park 2 in the Cleveland Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 920 square feet and currently listed start at $1,085. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbus:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Groves at Town CenterThe Fairfield with Balcony949 Sq Ft$1,615
Autumn Park 2One Bedroom Sunroom920 Sq Ft$1,085
Lofts By The Lake1x1 USP2902 Sq Ft$1,680
Ballantyne Commons of HendersonvilleThe Drake with Sunroom858 Sq Ft$1,395
Brittany Place HendersonvilleThe Opal with Sunroom841 Sq Ft$1,375
Seasons at Cane CreekOne Bedroom Sunroom841 Sq Ft$1,345
Autumn Park1BR/1BA Sunroom821 Sq Ft$995
Regency at Chandler ParkOne Bedroom821 Sq Ft$1,040
Ascend Cottages At Highland SquareD1795 Sq Ft$1,750
Villas at Lawson CreekBrentwood with Sunroom792 Sq Ft$1,065

Cheapest Available Columbus and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 31, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, NC is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $655 at The Highlands . The second most affordable Columbus 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1BA Model at Autumn Park starting at $965 in the Hilltop neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbus is currently $1,468. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbus:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Highlands1 Bed, 1 bath$655
Autumn Park1BR/1BA$965
Regency at Chandler ParkOne Bedroom$975
Peachtree VillageAspen$999
Universal at Boiling Springs1 Bedroom First Level - 680sf$999
Autumn Park 2One Bedroom Patio/Balcony$1,040
Wilson Place1x1 Classic$1,049
Villas at Lawson CreekBrentwood with Sunroom$1,065
The SpringsThe River Burch - 700 sqft.$1,182
Cove at Pine RidgeMagnolia (2nd Floor)$1,199

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Columbus Apartments

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is $1,468.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 949 square feet unit starting from $1,615 at Groves at Town Center.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbus is currently 1,000 sq ft.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!