1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Columbus, MN (32 Rentals)

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Columbus, MN Local Guide

Largest Available Columbus and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, MN is found at Westview Apartments in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood and is 1,200 square feet priced from $1,150. Risor of Blaine in the Johnsville neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,018 square feet and currently listed start at $2,246. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Columbus:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Westview ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Den1,200 Sq Ft$1,150
Risor of BlaineItasca1,018 Sq Ft$2,246
NorthPointe Garden Estates1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den949 Sq Ft$2,225
Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/ Den 7-01945 Sq Ft$1,415
North Shore Apartments1 Bedroom900 Sq Ft$1,278
EmberwoodBristol870 Sq Ft$1,627
Lexington Lofts Apartment CommunityLayna760 Sq Ft$1,620
Lexi ApartmentsHillside748 Sq Ft$1,581
Pine Manor Estates A 55+ CommunityPine732 Sq Ft$1,235
Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+Oak Hills Manor, 1 bed, 1 bath.705 Sq Ft$900

Cheapest Available Columbus and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 22, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Columbus, MN is the Oak Hills Manor, 1 bed, 1 bath. Model starting from $900 at Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+ in the Crescent Ponds Heritage neighborhood. The second most affordable Columbus 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom One Bath Model at Westview Apartments starting at $1,099 in the Washington Far Eastern Suburbs neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Columbus is currently $1,779. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Columbus:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+Oak Hills Manor, 1 bed, 1 bath.$900
Westview ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath$1,099
Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom 6-01$1,165
Forest Park II Apartments1 Bedroom$1,202
Carriage Oaks Apartments1A$1,229
Pine Manor Estates A 55+ CommunityPine$1,235
North Shore Apartments1 Bedroom$1,278
Lexi ApartmentsMeadow$1,330
Encore ApartmentsLuna$1,434
Lexington Lofts Apartment CommunityLayna$1,620

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Columbus Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Columbus with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Columbus is at Oak Hills Manor - Ages 55+ listed at $900.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Columbus is $1,779.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Columbus is a 1,200 square feet unit starting from $1,150 at Westview Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Columbus is currently 799 sq ft.

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