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1885 Habecker Rd
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211 Harvestview NMount Joy, PA 17552
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8 Welsh DrLancaster, PA 17601
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379 Rivermoor DrMarietta, PA 17547
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Columbia, PA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,436 | $1,160 | $2,544 |
| Cheap Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $1,025 | $2,989 |
| Cheap Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,839 | $1,200 | $3,405 |
| Cheap Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $1,100 | $3,682 |
| Cheap Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,081 | $2,191 | $3,972 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, PA
Pricing Updated: 06/30/2025Current 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 | $1,025 | 12 |
Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Wheatland Hills in the Outer Lancaster neighborhood priced from $1,230. Creekside North Apartments in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Hills | One Bedroom Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Creekside North Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Colebrook Apartments | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Factory Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Kensington Club | The Dorchester | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, PA
As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Williamson Square (06wi) in the in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,035. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Belair Model at Belair Townhomes starting at $2,213 with a $1.38 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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| Williamson Square (06wi) | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Belair Townhomes | Belair | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Kensington Club | The Barrington | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Wheatland Arms (06wh) | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| 125 N 4th St, Unit #1st Fl | 125 N 4th St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| 423 Locust St, Unit 423 Locust St #1 | 423 Locust St | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Windsor Court | 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.70 |
| Riverside Foundry Apartments | Rockwell | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Buttonwood Gardens Apartments | Two bedroom, breakfast bar 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
| Creekside North Apartments | 1 Bed /1Bath/Den- | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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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 $1,230 at Wheatland Hills.
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 $1,349 at Creekside North Apartments.
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 $1,380.
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