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Highlights

  • Open layout
  • Prime location
  • Walk-in closet
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Convenient location
  • Spacious living area

Location

1218 Columbia St, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA|St. Mary's
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Management

BK Management

Leasing office

(765) 637-0208

Property Overview

Columbia Square Apartments offers a strong mix of value, amenities, and location, with an 8.8 Zumper expert rating, top scores for price and amenities, and a 9 for location. It also features an open layout, walk-in closet, fully equipped kitchen, and spacious living area, while its nearby schools and easy access to restaurants, event hubs, and cultural venues add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Columbia Square Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Columbia Square Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath750 sqft$999 /mo1 unit availableBeautifully maintained one bedroom apartment just minutes from Downtown Lafayette. Highlights of this unit include spacious living room that opens up into the kitchen, washer/dryer and private patio area. Schedule your tour TODAY! 7658075935

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Amenities for Columbia Square Apartments

Apartment Amenities

PatioWalk-in Closet

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRange
RefrigeratorStove
Washer and Dryer

Grounds

Assigned Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Building details

Property details

Units6

About Columbia Square Apartments

HomeApartments in LafayetteSt. Mary's Columbia Square Apartments

Beautifully maintained one bedroom apartment just minutes from Downtown Lafayette. Highlights of this unit include spacious living room that opens up into the kitchen, washer/dryer and private patio area. Schedule your tour TODAY! 7658075935


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Columbia Square Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Columbia Square Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Columbia Square Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Columbia Square Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Columbia Square Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—in-unit laundry—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Columbia Square Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Columbia Square Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Columbia Square Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Columbia Square Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • 54 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 59 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 16 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 4 local event hubs within 1 mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Columbia Square Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.8 miles away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 miles away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 98 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Balcony
Easy access to the outdoors
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in St. Mary's

1-bedroom apartments at Columbia Square Apartments cost about 29% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in St. Mary's.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
St. Mary's
Lafayette
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Lafayette
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,004
December 2024$995
January 2025$1,008
February 2025$995
March 2025$984
April 2025$950
May 2025$945
June 2025$961
July 2025$992
August 2025$966
September 2025$947
October 2025$947
November 2025$935
December 2025$980
January 2026$969
February 2026$991
March 2026$973
April 2026$970
May 2026$964
June 2026$950
July 2026$955
August 2026$959
September 2026$977
October 2026$924
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in St. Mary's
MonthMedian Rent
April 2025$850
May 2025$791
June 2025$759
March 2026$871
April 2026$950
May 2026$943
June 2026$850
July 2026$825
August 2026$818
September 2026$787
October 2026$791

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$39,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,960 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $999.
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Schools near Columbia Square Apartments

Murdock Elementary School

2100 cason st

lafayette, IN, 47904

K-4Public
B+

Bauer Family Resource - Copper Gate

3130 coppergate circle

lafayette, IN, 47909

PKPublic
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Getting around Lafayette near 1218 Columbia St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1218 Columbia St, Lafayette

Groceries

4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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