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10300 Hickory Ridge Rd
$2,0201 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 4

10300 Hickory Ridge Rd

Columbia, MD 21044
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5441 Columbia Rd
$2,1001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 4

5441 Columbia Rd

Columbia, MD 21044
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Forest Ridge
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Forest Ridge

5890 Stevens Forest RdColumbia, MD 21045
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Waverly Winds

10339 Twin Rivers RdColumbia, MD 21044
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Largest Available Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, MD is found at The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia in the Patuxent Chase neighborhood and is 1,138 square feet priced from $2,637. Country Meadows Apartments in the Jones Station neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,105 square feet and currently listed start at $1,795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Metropolitan Downtown ColumbiaC21,138 Sq Ft$2,637
Country Meadows Apartments1BR/1BA Family Rm1,105 Sq Ft$1,795
TENmflatsM.12b1/den1,056 Sq Ft$2,692
Bowling Brook ApartmentsThe Arundel - One-bedroom & Den989 Sq Ft$1,902
JuniperAD-1.01972 Sq Ft$2,664
Evergreens at Columbia Town CenterOrwell946 Sq Ft$3,017
Paragon At Columbia OverlookSeneca943 Sq Ft$2,220
The Flats at River Mill1 Bed 1 Bath940 Sq Ft$1,690
Verde at Howard Square WestBluestem Loft West932 Sq Ft$2,030
Verde at Howard Square EastConeflower East912 Sq Ft$1,930

Cheapest Available Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 26, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, MD is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,075 at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living in the Taylor Village neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 1 Bedroom is the One-Bedroom Model at Park View at Laurel starting at $1,305 in the Jones Station neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $2,295. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living1 Bedroom$1,075
Park View at LaurelOne-Bedroom$1,305
Legacy at Twin Rivers1 Bedroom$1,488
The Timbers at Long Reach1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,500
The Bluffs at Clary's Forest ApartmentsOne bedroom$1,521
Columbia CommonsBirch$1,535
The SeasonsMarigold$1,555
Harpers Forest1 Bedroom$1,589
Hamilton at Kings PlaceA1$1,635
eaves Columbia Town CenterA4$1,639

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Columbia Overview

Apartments in Columbia are situated close to shopping, recreation, restaurants, and more. The designers of Columbia wanted to create pleasant place to live, and they certainly succeeded! The community is less hectic than Baltimore, but it is within easy driving distance to the hustle and bustle of Baltimore.

Why live in Columbia, MD?

The city was specifically planned with a noble idea in mind: to enhance the quality of life of its inhabitants, and it does just that. Apartments in Columbia are close to a wide array of working opportunities in a variety of fields. The area is host to a diverse community, and has some of the best schools in the state of Maryland. Columbia was rated #1 on Time.com's list of best places to live in the United States, and dwellers in Columbia apartments can enjoy the closeness of a small neighborhood atmosphere and a low crime rate.

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Getting Around Columbia, MD

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Columbia with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Columbia is at Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living listed at $1,075.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $2,295.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,138 square feet unit starting from $2,637 at The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 1,012 sq ft.

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