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Highlights
- Low maintenance
- Spacious
Location
642 Walnut St, Columbia, PA 17512, USA
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Property Overview
642-644 Walnut St offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and appeal, with an overall expert rating of 8 out of 10 and standout scores for amenities and location. It is described as low maintenance and spacious, with excellent value for money and nearby top-rated elementary, middle, and high schools.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Elementary school nearby
- High school nearby
Floor plans
| 0BR/1.0BA | Studio | 1 bath | $950 /mo | 1 unit available | Welcome to 644 Walnut Street! This first-floor walkup apartment features a well-lit living room and kitchen, with lots of natural light. The kitchen comes complete with a stove and fridge. This apartment is spacious, convenient, and low maintenance! Resident is responsible for electric and gas. This unit is nonsmoking, and renter's insurance is required. Residents will be enrolled in Resident Benefit Package that includes renter's insurance and credit building for $25/month. One pet is welcome with a $300 nonrefundable pet fee and an additional $35 monthly fee for a cat. One dog may be considered for an additional $50/month. Each adult must complete an application; application fee is $40 each. Full background check, criminal check, and eviction history search required. Monthly income should exceed $3,885 and credit score should be above 630. Our company is resident focused, service oriented, and we would love for you to make your home with us! |
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Amenities for 642-644 Walnut St
Apartment Amenities
| Trash | Water |
Appliances
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Stove |
Building
| Sewer |
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Building details
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About 642-644 Walnut St
Welcome to 644 Walnut Street! This first-floor walkup apartment features a well-lit living room and kitchen, with lots of natural light. The kitchen comes complete with a stove and fridge. This apartment is spacious, convenient, and low maintenance! Resident is responsible for electric and gas. This unit is nonsmoking, and renter's insurance is required. Residents will be enrolled in Resident Benefit Package that includes renter's insurance and credit building for $25/month. One pet is welcome with a $300 nonrefundable pet fee and an additional $35 monthly fee for a cat. One dog may be considered for an additional $50/month. Each adult must complete an application; application fee is $40 each. Full background check, criminal check, and eviction history search required. Monthly income should exceed $3,885 and credit score should be above 630. Our company is resident focused, service oriented, and we would love for you to make your home with us!
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.0
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 642-644 Walnut St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 642-644 Walnut St has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, 642-644 Walnut St is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
642-644 Walnut St goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including sewer. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 642-644 Walnut St receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
642-644 Walnut St is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 642-644 Walnut St does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 642-644 Walnut St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.3 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Columbia
studio apartments at 642-644 Walnut St cost about 39% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Columbia.
Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Columbia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,554 |
| July 2024 | $1,554 |
| August 2024 | $1,554 |
| September 2024 | $1,554 |
| October 2024 | $1,554 |
| November 2024 | $1,554 |
| December 2024 | $1,554 |
| January 2025 | $1,554 |
| February 2025 | $1,554 |
| March 2025 | $1,554 |
| April 2025 | $1,554 |
| May 2025 | $1,554 |
| June 2025 | $1,554 |
| July 2025 | $1,554 |
| August 2025 | $1,554 |
| September 2025 | $1,387 |
| October 2025 | $1,316 |
| November 2025 | $1,423 |
| December 2025 | $1,337 |
| January 2026 | $1,442 |
| February 2026 | $1,456 |
| March 2026 | $1,513 |
| April 2026 | $1,554 |
| May 2026 | $1,554 |
| June 2026 | $1,554 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 642 Walnut St?
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StudioRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$38,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $38,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $950.
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Schools near 642-644 Walnut St
Park Elementary School
50 s 6th st
columbia, PA, 17512
K-4Public
C
Baron Elementary School
123 e gramby st
manheim, PA, 17545
PK, K-4Public
B
Doe Run El Sch
281 doe run rd
manheim, PA, 17545
K-4Public
B
Early Head Start - Head Start of York County
339 east cottage pl
york, PA, 17403
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Getting around Columbia near 642 Walnut St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 642 Walnut St, Columbia
Groceries
5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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