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Highlights
- Off-street parking
- No smoking
- 1-bedroom
Location
343 Columbus Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201, USA
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Property Overview
343 Columbus Avenue scores highly for renters, with an 8.6 Zumper Expert Rating driven by standout marks for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. It offers off-street parking, no smoking, and a 1-bedroom layout, along with strong value for money and value per square foot. It is also a good fit for work-from-home needs thanks to utilities included, large windows, and nearby coworking or café access.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Elementary school nearby
- Less expensive
Great for
Work-from-home
Floor plans
| 343 Columbus Avenue - 4 | 2 bed | 1 bath | 1,300 sqft | $1,450 /mo | After some finishing touches, this large second-floor 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment will be ready to be made a home. Offering an abundance of space and natural light, this apartment features large rooms, generous closet space, beautiful hardwood flooring, and plenty of windows throughout. The spacious living areas provide plenty of flexibility for comfortable living and entertaining, while the original dark wood trim and doors add character and charm throughout the apartment. Multiple ceiling fans and large windows provide great airflow and natural light. Section 8 and Housing Vouchers Welcome! (Tenant pays electric, and gas heat/hot water. Water, sewer and trash included in rent) **Serious inquiries only: Contact Tavia via email at **** or text with your name, and you're availability to schedule a showing. I will coordinate this with our schedule, provide the application, and outline the next steps All applicants are evaluated fairly based on income, rental |
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Amenities for 343 Columbus Avenue
Apartment Amenities
| Trash Included | Utilities/Sewer |
| Water |
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About 343 Columbus Avenue
After some finishing touches, this large second-floor 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment will be ready to be made a home. Offering an abundance of space and natural light, this apartment features large rooms, generous closet space, beautiful hardwood flooring, and plenty of windows throughout. The spacious living areas provide plenty of flexibility for comfortable living and entertaining, while the original dark wood trim and doors add character and charm throughout the apartment. Multiple ceiling fans and large windows provide great airflow and natural light. Section 8 and Housing Vouchers Welcome! (Tenant pays electric, and gas heat/hot water. Water, sewer and trash included in rent) **Serious inquiries only: Contact Tavia via email at **** or text with your name, and you're availability to schedule a showing. I will coordinate this with our schedule, provide the application, and outline the next steps All applicants are evaluated fairly based on income, rental history, and background/credit screening. References and proof of income are required.
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.
8.6
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 343 Columbus Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 343 Columbus Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A 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.
343 Columbus Avenue offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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.
343 Columbus Avenue goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including trash included. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 343 Columbus Avenue 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.
343 Columbus Avenue 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 343 Columbus Avenue 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.
343 Columbus Avenue is great for:
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 343 Columbus Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 500 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Pittsfield
2-bedroom apartments at 343 Columbus Avenue cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Pittsfield.
Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Pittsfield
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,085 |
| October 2024 | $953 |
| November 2024 | $917 |
| December 2024 | $1,013 |
| January 2025 | $1,025 |
| February 2025 | $1,025 |
| March 2025 | $850 |
| April 2025 | $1,025 |
| May 2025 | $1,070 |
| June 2025 | $2,787 |
| July 2025 | $3,350 |
| September 2025 | $1,400 |
| October 2025 | $1,400 |
| November 2025 | $1,280 |
| December 2025 | $1,284 |
| January 2026 | $1,349 |
| February 2026 | $1,528 |
| March 2026 | $1,537 |
| April 2026 | $1,137 |
| May 2026 | $1,100 |
| June 2026 | $1,047 |
| August 2026 | $1,175 |
| September 2026 | $1,250 |
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Can I afford to live at 343 Columbus Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$58,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $58,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,450.
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Schools near 343 Columbus Avenue
18 Degrees
480 west st
pittsfield, MA, 1201
PKPublic
Silvio O. Conte Community School
200 west union st
pittsfield, MA, 1201
PK, K-5Public
C
Crosby Educational Academy
517 west st
pittsfield, MA, 1201
1-5Public
Hancock Elementary School
3080 hancock rd
hancock, MA, 1237
PK, K-6Public
Richmond Consolidated School
1831 state rd
richmond, MA, 1254
PK, K-8Public
B
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Neighborhood
Getting around Pittsfield near 343 Columbus Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 343 Columbus Ave, Pittsfield
Groceries
7/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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