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Columbia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, PA

Pricing Updated: 04/21/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Columbia Washington Boro$1,775$99517

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Common/Primrose LaneHighland1BR,1BA$1,125
Cottage Place & Charlotte Place ApartmentsCharlotte Place Apartment2BR,1BA$1,200
Quarry Terrace Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, PA

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Wheatland Arms (06wh) in the in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,645. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wheatland Arms (06wh)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.19
Red Cedar LaneTownhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.23
Kensington ClubThe Barrington3BR,2BA$1.32
The Crest at Elm TreeMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.56
423 Locust St, Unit 423 Locst St #3423 Locust St2BR,1BA$1.17
Williamson Square (06wi)2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.53
Buttonwood Gardens ApartmentsTwo bedroom, breakfast bar 22BR,1.5BA$1.66
Creekside North Apartments1 Bed /1Bath/Den-1BR,1BA$1.44
Cottage Place & Charlotte Place ApartmentsThe Cottages3BR,1BA$1.41
Barrcrest Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, PA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $3,964. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $995 to $2,885.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia ranges from $995 to $2,885 with an average monthly rent of $1,803.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia range from $1,380 to $3,964, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $2,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,885 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,134.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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