1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, NE (42 Rentals)

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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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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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The Cumberland
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The Cumberland

3516 25th StColumbus, NE 68601
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Lakeview Apartments
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Lakeview Apartments

201-329 E 22nd StColumbus, NE 68601
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Bluestem Apartments
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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 Northbrook Apartments in the Belmont neighborhood and is 1,108 square feet priced from $1,325. Fountain Glen in the Highlands neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,082 square feet and currently listed start at $1,220. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbus:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Northbrook ApartmentsWaterfall1,108 Sq Ft$1,325
Fountain GlenDodge1,082 Sq Ft$1,220
North Pointe VillasOphelia (Flat)1,010 Sq Ft$1,571
Horizon Apartments and VillasVilla Twilight915 Sq Ft$1,500
The Apartment Place1BR/1BA840 Sq Ft$895
Northridge Heights ApartmentsCedar839 Sq Ft$1,088
Highland View ApartmentsCedar839 Sq Ft$1,085
Heartland Flats LincolnSage824 Sq Ft$1,425
HiPark - FrontNineThe Woods784 Sq Ft$1,195
Victory Village ApartmentsKindred781 Sq Ft$1,260

Cheapest Available Columbus and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 26, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, NE is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $695 at Fremont Omega - A 55+ Senior Community . The second most affordable Columbus 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Prospect Ridge Apartments starting at $825 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbus is currently $1,268. 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$695
Prospect Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom$825
The Apartment Place1BR/1BA$895
Meadow WoodA1 - Cottonwood$910
Maple Apartments LLCUnit 6$950
Fountain GlenOtoe$985
Highland View ApartmentsMaple$1,040
Northridge Heights ApartmentsMaple$1,047
Fairways at LincolnA2 - The Eagle$1,080
The Meadows on Salt CreekAlexa$1,099

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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 $695.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Columbus Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is $1,268.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 1,108 square feet unit starting from $1,325 at Northbrook Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbus is currently 850 sq ft.

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