Apartments For Rent in Columbia, PA

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Apartments For Rent Near Columbia, PA

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What Locals Say about Columbia

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Columbia, PA: riverfront charm, easy Route 30 access, community buzz, antique-rich, trail-laced. People love the river trail, parks, antiques, festivals, and quick trips to Lancaster and York. They gripe about Route 30 backups, parking tussles, some noise/crime, and rising costs.
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  • Hannah Buchter
    "Dog owners would like the walk ability and tree coverage. Dog owners would not like the cracks in the sidewalk or the glass on the sidewalk on certain streets"
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  • Sharonda Green-Carter
    "There are many other friendly dogs in the area. Most neighbors are dog friendly. Not many dog parks though. "
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  • Gemapecruz Lyrics
    "It’s is beautiful the scenery and nature itself is medicine to the soul. It has character on their houses."
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  • Joseph E.
    "There are nice parks around the area and lots of space for dogs to play. Dogs and their owners would really enjoy the area"
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  • April G.
    "Community meals, food giveaways, summer food program and other events at Hands Across the Street. Carnival at Holy Trinity. Free church festivals. Free American Legion festival each summer. Cool events at the library. The Mardi Gras / Halloween Parade of course 😉"
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  • Dustin E.
    "Dogs are mean and they poop in everybody’s yard. The owners do not pick up the poop and when you mow your lawn well yea know "
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  • Kyrstielynnwilson
    "It’s A great and friendly neighborhood with lots of locals , Antiques , and history ! But sometimes it can be unpleasant and unsafe , sometimes I hear guns , fighting or , even yelling ! "
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  • Ndussinger
    "I am retired & work part time. Good public transportation. When I work I travel any where from 3 - 40 miles. "
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  • Nicole.manos
    "Lots of activities. Lots of help for families, very community oriented. A lot of history to the town, and local restaurants and shops. "
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  • Millie F.
    "great neighborhood. you have your typical nosey people, but not too bad! always recommend! we are looking to purchasw"
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  • Millie F.
    "friendly people for the most part. you have your strange people for sure though. my daughter is able to walk to and from school with ease. "
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  • Hannah B.
    "The area can be complicated with parking feuds if you have more than 2 cars to a house. Other than that the neighborhood is pretty calm. "
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  • Christina B.
    "Columbia is perfectly situated between York and Lancaster PA for easy commutes to either location! Personally, I love being close to the Susquehanna River and loads of hiking trails. Baltimore and Philly aren’t too far away for day trips to the museums or zoos. Columbia, PA is surrounded by some the best healthcare in the country. We are blessed to be very close to UPenn, Hershey, CHOP, and Johns Hopkins if you or your loved one have special healthcare needs. Amtrak is only 20 minutes away!💕"
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  • A. J. N.
    "Since most of the problems of bars with no class are gone, I think it's starting to improve. It's still a social issue in nearly all towns, it's still a vast improvement. "
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  • Anonymous
    "Other than living in town, it's a great place but expensive. High taxes and poor schools. Too much focus on tourists and not enough on fixing the community. "
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  • reyna cramer
    "Columbia is a great place to live if your not a parent. The cost of living keeps going up, there is nothing for kids to do, and cars are constantly being broke into."
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  • Kmn
    "we have two great museums and a river trail. the train display at the Columbia Historical Preservation Museum is better than Roadside America!"
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  • Rebecca J.
    "Free lunches for kids in the summer, lots of library activities, small businesses, and community services. Columbia also has tons of history, mainly Civil War. Great town for antiques. "
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  • M.Foehlinger
    "We are just seconds off of route 30, the ramp getting on and off is horrible. Around town is not bad, usually not much traffic. But if route 30 gets backed up, all of town gets backed up. "
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  • Glorfullhd822
    "quite place. lovely neighborhood. awesome school district and great area to families live in peace. Love it"
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  • Glorfullhd822
    "Love this area. the school district is the best one so far. the kids can play outside without problem and not been scare"
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  • Lorien G.
    "Five minutes to drive to 30. I drive down Columbia Ave and usually about traffic at all times of the day "
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  • Sean c.
    "There is history here and the river trail is very nice to use. Lots of close parks for kids. 462 Bridge is the worlds longest concrete multi arch bridge"
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  • Brendee B. L.
    "I've been living in Columbia for 3 years I never had an problems and the school's are good the teachers communication with you are fast and they understand well my son will be graduating next school year 18-19 he knows officer Engle from school and he looks up to officer Engle I will not leave Columbia I love it proud of the small town I live in "
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  • Tdgamble
    "It’s close to the river and has lots of interesting history. Getting to Lancaster and York is easy to do."
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  • Spencer N.
    "people are always looking out for one another.and they will call the cops if anything is out of place. "
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Average Rent Trends in Columbia, PA

Rent in Columbia, PA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Mar 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jul 2025$1,375
Aug 2025$1,345
Sep 2025$1,313
Oct 2025$1,352
Nov 2025$1,295
Dec 2025$1,295
Jan 2026$1,295
Feb 2026$1,275
Mar 2026$1,300
Apr 2026$1,325
May 2026$1,295
Jun 2026$1,228
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Townhomes.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,060$1,245$1,275$2,200$1,200
Townhomes——$2,550—$2,667
Apartments and Condos$1,060$1,200$650$2,200$1,195
Houses—$1,175$1,525$2,875$1,467
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Columbia, PA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Columbia, PA?
    The average rent of an apartment in Columbia, PA is $1,283 per month. This is about 34% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Columbia, PA?
    The average rent of a house in Columbia, PA is $1,467 per month. This is about 25% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Columbia, PA?
    The average rent of a townhome in Columbia, PA is $2,667 per month. This is about 37% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Columbia, PA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Columbia, PA was lowest in Jan 2025 when it was $1,200 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Columbia, PA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Columbia, PA was highest in Mar 2025 when it was $1,450 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Columbia, PA?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbia, PA is $1,060 per month. That is about $65 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Columbia, PA?
    There are 30 available rental listings in Columbia, PA.
  • What are some zip codes in Columbia, PA?
    Columbia, PA includes zip codes such as: 17512.
  • What are some cities near Columbia, PA?
    Some nearby cities include: Mountville, Salunga, Washington Boro, Mount Joy, Landisville. These cities may have more rental options to explore.