
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia, PA from $600 (10 Rentals)
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224 Chestnut St

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Columbia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,537 | $1,274 | $2,229 |
Cheap Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $795 | $3,043 |
Cheap Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,824 | $1,200 | $3,410 |
Cheap Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,015 | $1,145 | $3,924 |
Cheap Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,951 | $2,141 | $3,794 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, PA
Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025Current 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 | $795 | 5 |
Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Factory Apartments in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood priced from $1,275. Kensington Club in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,294. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Factory Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Kensington Club | The Dorchester | 1BR,1BA | $1,294 |
The Yorklyn Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Chelsea | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, PA
As of July 31, 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 The Barrington Model at Kensington Club starting at $1,933 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the College Park 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 |
Kensington Club | The Barrington | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Wheatland Arms (06wh) | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Barrcrest Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Creekside North Apartments | 1 Bed /1Bath/Den- | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Millers Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Factory Apartments | One Bedroom Bi Level | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Riverside Foundry Apartments | Alloy | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
The Cottages | 3B 1B Apt | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
The Yorklyn Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Chelsea | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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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 $1,275 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 $1,400 at The Yorklyn Apartments and Townhomes.
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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