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

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132 Locust StColumbia, PA 17512

Columbia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, PA

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025

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$2,231$7955

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Factory ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Kensington ClubThe Dorchester1BR,1BA$1,294
The Yorklyn Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Chelsea1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Williamson Square (06wi)3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.16
Kensington ClubThe Barrington3BR,2BA$1.43
Wheatland Arms (06wh)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Barrcrest Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.40
Creekside North Apartments1 Bed /1Bath/Den-1BR,1BA$1.55
Millers Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Factory ApartmentsOne Bedroom Bi Level1BR,1BA$1.71
Riverside Foundry ApartmentsAlloy1BR,1BA$1.81
The Cottages3B 1B Apt3BR,1BA$1.83
The Yorklyn Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Chelsea1BR,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

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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