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211 Harvestview NMount Joy, PA 17552
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379 Rivermoor DrMarietta, PA 17547
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Millers Crossing
100 Country View LnMillersville, PA 17551
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Kensington Club
1330 Wabank RdLancaster, PA 17603
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The Yorklyn Apartments and Townhomes
139 Silver Spur DrYork, PA 17402
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301 Friendship AveYork, PA 17406
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,547 | $1,404 | $2,159 |
| Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $925 | $3,019 |
| Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $1,200 | $3,650 |
| Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $1,375 | $3,658 |
| Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $2,045 | $2,045 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, PA
Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025Current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Washington Boro | $2,231 | $925 | 6 |
Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Millers Crossing in the College Park neighborhood priced from $1,235. The Yorklyn Apartments and Townhomes in the Stonybrook Wilshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millers Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| The Yorklyn Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Chelsea | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Buttonwood Gardens Apartments | Two bedroom, open kitchen 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,282 |
| Kensington Club | The Dorchester | 1BR,1BA | $1,333 |
| Riverside Foundry Apartments | Delta | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, PA and Nearby
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.27 price per square foot The Bradford Model at Kensington Club in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $1,836. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Club | The Bradford | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Red Cedar Lane | Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
| Millers Crossing | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Buttonwood Gardens Apartments | Two bedroom, breakfast bar 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| The Villas of Castleton Apartments | Stanford | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Creekside North Apartments | 1 Bed /1Bath/Den- | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Sutherland Village | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Riverside Foundry Apartments | Alloy | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Cottages | 3B 1B Apt | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| The Yorklyn Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Chelsea | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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62 / 100
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Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
46 / 100
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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 $1,235 at Millers Crossing.
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 $1,282 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 $1,380.
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