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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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Base Rent$1,250 - $1,450
Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,450
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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: 09/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Columbia, PA area range in price from $895 to $2,303 with an overall median price of $1,590. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Columbia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Columbia Washington Boro$1,590$89512

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, PA is a Studio unit found at Factory Apartments in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood priced from $1,250. Buttonwood Gardens Apartments in the Stonybrook Wilshire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,283. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Factory ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Buttonwood Gardens ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1,283
Flats at 315Model B1BR,1BA$1,300
Cherryhill VillasStudio ChaletStudio,1BA$1,309
Buchanan Court2B 1B Apt2BR,1BA$1,325
Colebrook ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Creekside North Apartments1 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Sutherland Village0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,365
The Yorklyn Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Chelsea1BR,1BA$1,390
Spring Manor1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,398

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, PA and Nearby

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.40 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Woods Edge-08WO in the in the Outer Lancaster neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Townhouse Model at Red Cedar Lane starting at $1,850 with a $1.34 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.
Woods Edge-08WO3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.40
Red Cedar LaneTownhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.34
Kensington ClubThe Barrington3BR,2BA$1.44
Barrcrest Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.56
Florin Hill Apartment HomesThe King Edward2BR,2BA$1.70
Windsor Court2 Bedrooms 1 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.76
The Crest at Elm TreeChestnut1BR,1BA$1.72
Creekside North Apartments1 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.49
Buttonwood Gardens ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Buchanan Court2B 1B Apt2BR,1BA$1.75

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,275 at Factory Apartments.

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 $1,283 at Buttonwood Gardens 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 $1,440.

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