1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IA (27 Rentals)

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1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125

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Columbia, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IA is found at Fort Des Moines in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood and is 733 square feet . Forge65 in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 717 square feet and currently listed start at $1,240. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Fort Des Moines733 Sq FtCall for Rates
Forge65A2717 Sq Ft$1,240
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom680 Sq Ft$790
MelbourneA5 - Income Restricted668 Sq Ft$815
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income650 Sq Ft$794
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,235
Foxwood ApartmentsA1624 Sq Ft$691
The RidgesA1 - Renovated624 Sq Ft$765
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated575 Sq Ft$740
Virginia Park Affordable Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath560 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 15, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IA is the A2 - 40 - Income Restricted Model starting from $627 at Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at Foxwood Apartments starting at $691 in the Easton Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $887. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
MelbourneA2 - 40 - Income Restricted$627
Foxwood ApartmentsA1$691
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated$740
The RidgesA1 - Renovated$765
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom$790
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income$794
Fort Des Moines1 Bedroom-B3$850
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA$1,235
Forge65A2$1,240

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartments

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $887.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 733 square feet unit at Fort Des Moines.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 675 sq ft.

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