1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NE (36 Rentals)

The Meadows on Salt Creek

North Pointe Villas

Northbrook Apartments

The Knock Apartments

Pinebrook Apartments

Horizon Apartments and Villas

Lakeside Village Apartment Homes

Highland View Apartments

Northridge Heights Apartments

Fountain Glen

Fountain Springs

Ridge Hollow Apartments

Victory Village Apartments

Prospect Ridge Apartments

Ridgeland Park Apartments in York

Deerfield Apartments & Chateaus

Bluestem Apartments

Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community

1108 Charleston St

1005 S 4th St

208 S 8th St
Columbus, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Columbus Studio Apartments | $993 | $725 | $1,125 |
Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,202 | $675 | $1,709 |
Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $875 | $2,603 |
Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $1,145 | $2,276 |
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Largest Available Columbus and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, NE is found at Fountain Glen in the Highlands neighborhood and is 1,082 square feet priced from $1,173. North Pointe Villas has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,025 square feet and currently listed start at $1,657. 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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Fountain Glen | Dodge | 1,082 Sq Ft | $1,173 |
North Pointe Villas | Baxter (Villa) | 1,025 Sq Ft | $1,657 |
Pinebrook Apartments | The Cove | 1,021 Sq Ft | $1,709 |
Northbrook Apartments | Cove | 1,021 Sq Ft | $1,352 |
Lakeside Village Apartment Homes | A3R | 985 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
theVUE | The Daly | 915 Sq Ft | $1,625 |
Horizon Apartments and Villas | Villa Twilight | 915 Sq Ft | $1,350 |
Fountain Springs | Cedar | 890 Sq Ft | $1,050 |
Deerfield Apartments & Chateaus | Chateaus Collection: Charbon | 878 Sq Ft | $1,200 |
Northridge Heights Apartments | Cedar | 839 Sq Ft | $1,078 |
Cheapest Available Columbus and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 29, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, NE is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $725 at Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community . The second most affordable Columbus 1 Bedroom is the Open living space + spacious master Model at MEADOW WOOD starting at $755 in the Clinton neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbus is currently $1,202. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbus:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $725 |
MEADOW WOOD | Open living space + spacious master | $755 |
The Apartment Place | 1BR/1BA | $895 |
Ridge Hollow Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | $895 |
Fairways at Lincoln | A1 - The Birdie | $921 |
The Warwick | 1 Bedroom | $925 |
Fountain Glen | Otoe | $957 |
Fountain Springs | Birch | $995 |
Bluestem Apartments | One Beds | $995 |
Highland View Apartments | Maple | $1,019 |
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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 Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community listed at $725.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Columbus Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is $1,202.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Columbus Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 1,082 square feet unit starting from $1,173 at Fountain Glen.
What is the average size for Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbus is currently 775 sq ft.
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