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


The Ridges

Rising Ridge Apartments

Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+

The Hampton Meadows

Prairie Village Apartments

Indianola Park II Apartments

Burbank Village Apartments

Fish Creek

Virginia Park Affordable Apartments

702 S Roche St

306 Central Dr

6904 Sweetwater Dr

413 Jefferson St
Columbia, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Columbia Studio Apartments | $890 | $710 | $980 |
Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $934 | $627 | $1,677 |
Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $993 | $638 | $2,102 |
Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,217 | $950 | $1,650 |
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Largest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IA is found at The Allure at 57 in the Prairie View neighborhood and is 810 square feet priced from $1,050. Flats on 5th in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 802 square feet and currently listed start at $950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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The Allure at 57 | Brody | 810 Sq Ft | $1,050 |
Flats on 5th | The Hudson | 802 Sq Ft | $950 |
Fort Des Moines | 733 Sq Ft | Call for Rates | |
Forge65 | A2 | 717 Sq Ft | $1,188 |
Rosemont Place | A1 | 702 Sq Ft | $789 |
East Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 680 Sq Ft | $790 |
Melbourne | A6 - 60 - Income Restricted | 668 Sq Ft | $815 |
Prairie Village Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 650 Sq Ft | $805 |
Foxwood Apartments | A2 | 625 Sq Ft | $725 |
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+ | 1 BR 1 BA | 625 Sq Ft | $1,235 |
Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of April 16, 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 A2 Model at Foxwood Apartments starting at $725 in the Easton Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $934. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Melbourne | A2 - 40 - Income Restricted | $627 |
Foxwood Apartments | A2 | $725 |
The Hampton Meadows | A1 - Renovated | $740 |
Indianola Park Apartments | 1BR Ground | $755 |
The Ridges | A1 - Renovated | $765 |
Rosemont Place | A1 | $789 |
East Park Apartments | One Bedroom | $790 |
Prairie Village Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $805 |
Fort Des Moines | 1 Bedroom-B3 | $850 |
Flats on 5th | The Hudson | $950 |
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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 $934.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 810 square feet unit starting from $1,050 at The Allure at 57.
What is the average size for Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 543 sq ft.
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