1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NC (44 Rentals)

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Ashley Meadows
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Ashley Meadows

113 Ashley Meadows CirColumbus, NC 28722
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Ridge Oak
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Ridge Oak

160 Shuford DrColumbus, NC 28722

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Hawkins Pointe
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Hawkins Pointe

750 6th Ave WHendersonville, NC 28739
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2470 Lynn Rd
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2470 Lynn Rd

2470 Lynn RdTryon, NC 28782
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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 The 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
The Groves at Town CenterFairfield949 Sq Ft$1,615
Autumn Park 2One Bedroom Sunroom920 Sq Ft$1,085
Ballantyne Commons Apartments1BR/1BA w/ Sunroom858 Sq Ft$1,395
Seasons at Cane CreekDrake- Sunroom841 Sq Ft$1,395
SouthRidge Apartments and TownhomesBlue Ridge Garden799 Sq Ft$1,357
Ascend Cottages At Highland SquareD1795 Sq Ft$1,725
Villas at Lawson CreekBrentwood with Sunroom792 Sq Ft$1,065
Brittany Place Apartment HomesThe Opal781 Sq Ft$1,365
Universal at Lakewood1 Bedroom with Garage - 760sf760 Sq Ft$1,279
Cove at Pine Ridge1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2nd Floor760 Sq Ft$1,265

Cheapest Available Columbus and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, NC is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $580 at The Highlands . The second most affordable Columbus 1 Bedroom is the 1bd/1ba-WINDSOR PALMS APTS "NEW YEAR SPECIAL: $... Model at Windsor Palms Apartment Homes starting at $950 in the Hilltop neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbus is currently $1,289. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbus:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Highlands1 Bed, 1 bath$580
Windsor Palms Apartment Homes1bd/1ba-WINDSOR PALMS APTS "NEW YEAR SPECIAL: $...$950
Village at Mills GapYork - Renovated$1,028
Villas at Lawson CreekBrentwood$1,029
Autumn Park 2One Bedroom Patio/Balcony$1,040
Universal at Boiling Springs1 Bedroom Second Level - 760sf$1,049
Wilson Place1x1 Classic$1,050
Peachtree VillageAspen$1,099
Promenade at Boiling SpringsA1$1,175
Universal at Lakewood1 Bedroom First Level - 680sf$1,229

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbus, NC

Ranked #65

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Columbus, NC

Walk Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

13 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,289.

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 The 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 474 sq ft.

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