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559 Union St
$1,350 - $1,600
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559 Union St

559 Union StColumbia, PA 17512
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Riverview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Terrace

132 Locust StColumbia, PA 17512
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Factory Apartments
$1,250 - $1,450
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Factory Apartments

616 S West End AveLancaster, PA 17603
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Columbia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, PA

Pricing Updated: 03/13/2026

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$1,800$1,10015

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village of Rivermoor in the Columbia Washington Boro neighborhood priced from $1,220. Factory Apartments in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village of RivermoorGarden F1BR,1BA$1,220
Factory ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Colebrook ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,260
Wheatland HillsOne Bedroom Traditional1BR,1BA$1,275
The Yorklyn Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Chelsea1BR,1BA$1,300
Flats at 315Model B1BR,1BA$1,300
Buttonwood Gardens ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1,369
Kensington ClubThe Dorchester1BR,1BA$1,376

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, PA and Nearby

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.09 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Wheatland Arms (06wh) in the in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Belair Model at Belair Townhomes starting at $2,536 with a $1.59 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wheatland Arms (06wh)3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.09
Belair TownhomesBelair4BR,1.5BA$1.59
Fallbrook FlatsRoyce 3A3BR,2BA$1.51
559 Union St559 Union St2BR,1BA$0.96
Williamson Square (06wi)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.36
Kensington ClubThe Barrington3BR,2BA$1.40
Barrcrest Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Florin Hill Apartment HomesThe Britain II2BR,2BA$1.73
Windsor Court2 Bedrooms 1 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Village of RivermoorGarden F1BR,1BA$1.63

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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 Factory Apartments listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Apartment is $1,220 at Village of Rivermoor.

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 $1,320 at Village of Rivermoor.

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 $1,440.

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