1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NC (41 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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The Highlands
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Highlands

171 Butler RdForest City, NC 28043
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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 Lofts By The Lake and is 1,105 square feet priced from $1,620. Groves at Town Center in the Kashmir neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 949 square feet and currently listed start at $1,575. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbus:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Lofts By The Lake1x1 Sp 61,105 Sq Ft$1,620
Groves at Town CenterThe Fairfield with Balcony949 Sq Ft$1,575
Autumn Park Apartments Phase IIOne Bedroom Sunroom920 Sq Ft$1,085
The HighlandThe Laurel892 Sq Ft$1,499
Ballantyne Commons of HendersonvilleThe Drake with Sunroom858 Sq Ft$1,395
Brittany Place HendersonvilleThe Opal with Sunroom841 Sq Ft$1,395
Seasons at Cane CreekOne Bedroom Sunroom841 Sq Ft$1,425
Autumn Park Apartments1x1 with Sunroom821 Sq Ft$995
The Regency at Chandler Park821 Sq Ft$1,070
Ascend Cottages At Highland SquareD1795 Sq Ft$1,750

Cheapest Available Columbus and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 29, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, NC is the Brentwood with Sunroom Model starting from $772 at Villas at Lawson Creek . The second most affordable Columbus 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 with patio/balcony Model at Autumn Park Apartments starting at $905 in the Hilltop neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbus is currently $1,401. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbus:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villas at Lawson CreekBrentwood with Sunroom$772
Autumn Park Apartments1x1 with patio/balcony$905
Windsor Palms Apartment HomesAscot$950
The Regency at Chandler ParkOne Bedroom$975
Wilson Place1x1 Classic$999
Village at Mills GapYork - Renovated$1,036
Universal at Boiling Springs1 Bedroom Second Level - 680sf$1,039
Autumn Park Apartments Phase IIOne Bedroom Patio/Balcony$1,040
The SpringsThe Maple - 730 sqft.$1,098
LOFTS AT INMAN MILLSA1$1,109

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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 $1,401.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 1,105 square feet unit starting from $1,620 at Lofts By The Lake.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbus is currently 635 sq ft.

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