Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, PA from $600 (8 Rentals)
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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 | $1,395 | $1,135 | $2,364 |
Cheap Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $850 | $3,064 |
Cheap Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $1,200 | $3,564 |
Cheap Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $1,380 | $3,528 |
Cheap Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,982 | $2,218 | $3,746 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, PA
Pricing Updated: 02/26/2025Current 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 | $1,672 | $850 | 106 |
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. Cottage Place & Charlotte Place Apartments 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 |
Cottage Place & Charlotte Place Apartments | Charlotte Place Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Buttonwood Gardens Apartments | Two bedroom, open kitchen 3 | 2BR,1BA | $1,214 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, PA
As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Wheatland Arms (06wh) in the in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Piedmont Model at Belair Townhomes starting at $1,899 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Outer Lancaster 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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Wheatland Arms (06wh) | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Belair Townhomes | Piedmont | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
Red Cedar Lane | Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
Kensington Club | The Barrington | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
The Crest at Elm Tree | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
423 Locust St, Unit 423 Locst St #3 | 423 Locust St | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Buttonwood Gardens Apartments | Two bedroom, breakfast bar 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
407 Hellam St, Unit #3 | 407 Hellam St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Creekside North Apartments | 1 Bed /1Bath/Den- | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Cottage Place & Charlotte Place Apartments | The Cottages | 3BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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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
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia is at Colebrook Apartments listed at $1,260.
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 Cottage Place & Charlotte Place Apartments.
What is the most affordable Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Columbia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cottage Place & Charlotte Place Apartments and starts from $1,230.
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