
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, PA from $600 (13 Rentals)
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Highland Common/Primrose Lane
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,386 | $1,260 | $1,699 |
Cheap Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $900 | $3,014 |
Cheap Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,806 | $1,180 | $3,542 |
Cheap Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,064 | $1,230 | $3,952 |
Cheap Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $2,293 | $3,742 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, PA
Pricing Updated: 04/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, PA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Columbia Washington Boro | $2,231 | $895 | 9 |
Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Common/Primrose Lane in the Columbia Washington Boro neighborhood priced from $1,125. The Cottages in the Quaker Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highland Common/Primrose Lane | Highland | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
The Cottages | Charlotte Place Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Quarry Terrace | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Kensington Club | The Dorchester | 1BR,1BA | $1,236 |
Creekside North Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, PA
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.21 price per square foot The Kensington Model at Kensington Club in the in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,238. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Townhouse Model at Red Cedar Lane starting at $1,695 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Elizabethtown Mt Joy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Kensington Club | The Kensington | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
Red Cedar Lane | Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
Sutherland Village | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.44 |
Wheatland Arms (06wh) | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
423 Locust St, Unit 423 Locst St #3 | 423 Locust St | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Williamson Square (06wi) | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.53 |
Creekside North Apartments | 1 Bed /1Bath/Den- | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
The Cottages | The Cottages | 3BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Millers Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Barrcrest Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $1,125 at Highland Common/Primrose Lane.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia is starting from $1,200 at The Cottages.
What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Cottages and starts from $1,230.
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