1-bedroom apartments for rent near Columbia University

This page shows 24+ 1-bedroom apartments for rent near Columbia University. It is meant for renters looking specifically for one-bedroom options in this area, not studios or larger layouts.

The median rent is $4,940 for this search scope. Use it as a budgeting reference, but always compare the asking rent, fees, and monthly utilities for the specific unit.

A 1-bedroom search usually gives you more privacy and a separate sleeping area, but the rent is often higher than smaller layouts. Start with the $4,940 median rent, then factor in unit size, building quality, and whether the apartment includes extras like laundry or a dishwasher.

Ask about the lease term, move-in date, security deposit, broker fee, and which utilities are included. For a 1-bedroom, also check storage space, kitchen layout, and whether the unit has a true separate bedroom with a door.

Openigloo lets you compare apartments for rent with building and landlord reviews so you can look for patterns in maintenance, communication, and rent increases. That can help you narrow options before you tour or apply.

In this wider search scope, the most active neighborhoods include East Village with 225+ apartments for rent, Hell's Kitchen with 388+ apartments for rent, Downtown Brooklyn with 312+ apartments for rent, Flatbush with 289+ apartments for rent, and Stuyvesant Town/PCV with 268+ apartments for rent.