1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbia, IL (41 Rentals)

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Columbia, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IL is found at Grants Trail Apartments in the Boulevard Heights neighborhood and is 880 square feet priced from $1,400. ReNew Cross Creek in the Carondelet neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 858 square feet and currently listed start at $1,150. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Grants Trail ApartmentsUpgraded Luxury One Bed, One Bath880 Sq Ft$1,400
ReNew Cross CreekValencia858 Sq Ft$1,150
Canyon CreekHollow830 Sq Ft$999
4528 Nebraska Apartments LLC1BR/1.5BA780 Sq Ft$1,195
Southfield Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA700 Sq Ft$825
Heritage EstatesCottage690 Sq Ft$985
The VineyardsZinfandel690 Sq Ft$790
The Port ApartmentsOne Bedroom Townhouse690 Sq Ft$925
Maryville Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom550 Sq Ft$775

Cheapest Available Columbia and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 28, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, IL is the Studio Model starting from $675 at Maryville Gardens Apartments in the Dutchtown neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Cottonwood Village starting at $695 in the Marina Villa neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,009. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Maryville Gardens ApartmentsStudio$675
Cottonwood Village1 Bed, 1 bath$695
The VineyardsZinfandel$790
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden$795
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom$824
Southfield Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$825
Taravue ParkCatskill$875
Concord Place Apartments1 Bedoom$895
The Port ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden$899

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Getting Around Columbia, IL

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,009.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 880 square feet unit starting from $1,400 at Grants Trail Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 740 sq ft.

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