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Columbia, SC Local Guide

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Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: December 27, 2024

There are currently 6515 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Columbia, SC that range in price from $525 to $4,611. Northeast Arcadia Lakes, West Central and St Andrews are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Columbia with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Northeast Arcadia Lakes218$1,274$625
West Central171$1,599$795
St Andrews166$957$525
Laurel Hill145$1,042$568
East Columbia140$1,475$625
Earlewood136$1,042$568
Byrneswood134$945$568
Elmwood Park130$1,541$568
Fort Jackson119$1,200$685
Far North Columbia118$909$525

Largest Available Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, SC is found at Dira East in the Woodfield neighborhood and is 1,077 square feet priced from $949. Palisades of Blythewood in the Longcreek Plantation neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,069 square feet and currently listed start at $1,255. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Dira East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1,077 Sq Ft$949
Palisades of BlythewoodAppaloosa W/ Sunroom (3)1,069 Sq Ft$1,255
Main Street LivingKress: 1 Bedroom1,046 Sq Ft$1,739
Wyndham Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom1,035 Sq Ft$1,017
The Heights at Lake MurrayAmsterdam1,013 Sq Ft$1,476
Langley PointeA31,006 Sq Ft$1,825
Beldon Spring LakeBeldon Spring Lake - 1x11,000 Sq Ft$905
The Grandview at Lake MurrayThe Lexington993 Sq Ft$1,435
Siegel Select Columbia2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom950 Sq Ft$1,572
Woodland Village Apartments1 Bed 1 BathWoodland Village Apartments900 Sq Ft$950

Cheapest Available Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 27, 2024 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbia, SC is the 1X1_678 Model starting from $650 at Acasa Prosper Fairways in the Eau Claire neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbia 1 Bedroom is the 1x1_700 Model at Acasa Tropical Ridge starting at $736 in the Skyland Estates neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbia is currently $1,412. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbia:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_678$650
Acasa Tropical Ridge1x1_700$736
Autumn Ridge1 Bed 1 BathAutumn Ridge$745
Park SC1 bed 1 bath A1$780
Cypress Run1 Bed | 1 Bath$785
Bent Tree Apartments1 Bed 1 BathBent Tree Apartments$800
Grove at St. AndrewsA1$811
GreenbrierAzalea$819
Brook PinesOrchid View$823
Avenue at HarbisonAspen$830

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Columbia Overview

Columbia, South Carolina is a city filled with vibrant culture, enormous education, and profound history. It offers residents a warm escape from the Winter and easy ways to travel that range from solid public transit to three major interstate highways. Residents are able to enjoy dozens of festivals, concerts, and sporting events each year and can easily drive to nearby cities such as Savannah, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, or even Atlanta. Best of all, living in Columbia apartments is a very affordable experience, allowing residents to experience big city life far cheaper than they can in other metropolitan areas.

Why live in Columbia, SC?

Columbia has the best of both worlds, offering you the major benefits of living in a big city while still retaining the very affordable cost of living that much of the South is known for. There is a diverse array of cultural and entertainment options, and seven distinct colleges, making it an ideal place to complete or enhance your education. The three interstate highways make it easy to either travel around town or to make a quick trip to places like Charlotte, Savannah, or Atlanta. And with plenty of options for affodable apartments in Columbia, finding a great place to live is a cinch.

Columbia, SC
Population: 133,451

Ranked #208

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia, SC

Ranked #7

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • 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 Acasa Prosper Fairways listed at $650.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is $1,412.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbia is a 1,077 square feet unit starting from $949 at Dira East.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbia is currently 726 sq ft.

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