1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NE (40 Rentals)

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The Cumberland
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The Cumberland

3516 25th StColumbus, NE 68601
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2064 26th Ave
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2064 26th Ave

2064 26th AveColumbus, NE 68601
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1967 27th Ave
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1967 27th Ave

1967 27th AveColumbus, NE 68601
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Arbor Place
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Arbor Place

3810 25th StColumbus, NE 68601
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2481 E 5th Ave
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2481 E 5th Ave

2481 E 5th AveColumbus, NE 68601

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Lakeview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Apartments

201-329 E 22nd StColumbus, NE 68601
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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Bluestem Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bluestem Apartments

3680 Big Bluestem RdFremont, NE 68025
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Columbus, NE Local Guide

Largest Available Columbus and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, NE is found at theVUE in the Highlands neighborhood and is 1,060 square feet priced from $1,275. North Pointe Villas has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,025 square feet and currently listed start at $1,537. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbus:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
theVUEThe Spieth1,060 Sq Ft$1,275
North Pointe VillasBaxter (Villa)1,025 Sq Ft$1,537
Lakeside Village Apartment HomesA3R985 Sq Ft$1,300
Pinebrook ApartmentsThe Gulf949 Sq Ft$1,484
Northbrook ApartmentsGulf949 Sq Ft$1,215
HiPark - FrontNineThe Daly (FN)915 Sq Ft$1,495
Horizon Apartments and VillasVilla Twilight915 Sq Ft$1,350
Fountain SpringsCedar890 Sq Ft$1,050
The Apartment Place1BR/1BA840 Sq Ft$895
Deerfield Apartments & ChateausClassic Collection: Platte800 Sq Ft$1,020

Cheapest Available Columbus and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 15, 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 $1,249. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbus:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community1 Bed 1 Bath$725
MEADOW WOODOpen living space + spacious master$755
Ridge Hollow ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath$895
The Apartment Place1BR/1BA$895
The Warwick1 Bedroom$925
Fountain GlenOtoe$947
Fountain SpringsBirch$995
Deerfield Apartments & ChateausClassic Collection: Platte$1,020
Highland View ApartmentsMaple$1,053
Northridge Heights ApartmentsMaple$1,057

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43 / 100

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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 $1,249.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 1,060 square feet unit starting from $1,275 at theVUE.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbus is currently 700 sq ft.

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