1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NC (43 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
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The Highlands

171 Butler RdForest City, NC 28043

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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 $1,625. Autumn Park Apartments Phase II 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$1,625
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$1,295
Brittany Place HendersonvilleThe Opal with Sunroom841 Sq Ft$1,395
Seasons at Cane CreekThe Maple Sunroom - Phase II841 Sq Ft$1,395
Autumn Park Apartments1x1 with Sunroom821 Sq Ft$935
The Regency at Chandler Park821 Sq Ft$1,040
Park Residence1 bedroom814 Sq Ft$1,325
Village at Mills GapFairfield - Renovated794 Sq Ft$1,219

Cheapest Available Columbus and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 12, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, NC is the 1x1 with Sunroom Model starting from $935 at Autumn Park Apartments in the Hilltop neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbus 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at The Regency at Chandler Park starting at $975 in the Greer neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbus is currently $1,388. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbus:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Autumn Park Apartments1x1 with Sunroom$935
The Regency at Chandler ParkOne Bedroom$975
Wilson Place1x1 Classic$999
Autumn Park Apartments Phase IIOne Bedroom Patio/Balcony$1,040
Villas at Lawson CreekBrentwood$1,076
Promenade at Boiling SpringsA1$1,090
The Grande at Geyser Falls Luxury ApartmentsA1$1,199
Village at Mills GapFairfield - Renovated$1,219
Peachtree VillageAspen$1,229
Cove at Pine RidgeMagnolia (2nd Floor)$1,249

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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 $1,388.

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 $1,625 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 746 sq ft.

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