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340 N Prince St

MillersvillePA17551

Columbia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Columbia, PA

Pricing Updated: 05/30/2025

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$1,650$87511

Cheapest Available Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Creekside North Apartments in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood priced from $1,250. Factory Apartments in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekside North Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Factory ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Kensington ClubThe Dorchester1BR,1BA$1,281
Colebrook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,305
Cherryhill Villas1 Bedroom Cottage1BR,1BA$1,369

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia, PA

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Williamson Square (06wi) in the in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Columbia apartment is the Belair Model at Belair Townhomes starting at $2,476 with a $1.55 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.
Williamson Square (06wi)3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.02
Belair TownhomesBelair4BR,1.5BA$1.55
Wheatland Arms (06wh)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Barrcrest Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
423 Locust St, Unit 423 Locust St #4423 Locust St2BR,1BA$1.15
Kensington ClubThe Dorchester1BR,1BA$1.11
Windsor Court2 Bedrooms 1 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.70
Buttonwood Gardens ApartmentsTwo bedroom, breakfast bar 22BR,1.5BA$1.43
Creekside North Apartments1 Bed /1Bath/Den-1BR,1BA$1.44
Factory ApartmentsOne Bedroom Bi Level1BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia?

There are currently 70 Apartments for Rent in Columbia, PA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $4,229. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia ranging from $1,100 to $2,885.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia ranges from $1,100 to $2,885 with an average monthly rent of $1,622.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Columbia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Columbia range from $1,100 to $3,286, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $2,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,476.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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