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Highlights

  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Modern design
  • Onsite laundry facilities
  • Newly renovated
  • Central ac
  • River trails

Location

156 Locust St, Columbia, PA 17512, USA
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Management

YRG Property Services LLC

Leasing office

(717) 690-1700

Property Overview

Locust St. Apartments receives a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.6, reflecting its appeal to renters, with exceptional ratings in price (10), amenities (9), and location (9), indicating an excellent balance of value and lifestyle. Notable features include modern design, stainless steel appliances, onsite laundry, and nearby river trails, enhancing the living experience. Additionally, the property demonstrates transparency and reliability with a trustworthiness rating of 8, ensuring potential renters are well-informed about their choice.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Locust St. Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Locust St. Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Laundry available on site

Floor plans

1BR/1.5BA1 bed1.5 bath$1,050 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to this freshly updated 1-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom first-floor apartment located at 156 Locust Street in Columbia, PA. This spacious unit has been freshly painted and features a modern combination of tile and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, offering both style and durability. The layout includes a comfortable living area, a well-sized bedroom, and an additional half bathroom with a washer and dryer hookup. The building also has laundry onsite. Being a first-floor unit, you’ll enjoy easy access with no stairs. Rent includes water, sewer, and trash, providing added value and simplifying your monthly expenses. Tenant is responsible for electric. Conveniently located near local shops, dining, and major routes, this apartment offers both comfort and accessibility. All applicants must apply and be pre-approved before showings. Application fee is $45. Fee covers background and credit check. Credit score requirement - 575 or above Monthly income requirement - 2.5X rent amount or above TO APPLY please visit our website: www YRGpropertyservices com This apartment is being leased by YRG Property Services, a licensed real estate brokerage in the state of Pennsylvania. Schedule your showing today—this one won’t last long!

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Amenities for Locust St. Apartments

Apartment Amenities

LVP FlooringWasher/Dryer Hookups

Appliances

Electric StoveIn-Unit Laundry
RangeRefrigerator
Stove Electric

Other

Owner Pays Water, Sewer & Trash
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About Locust St. Apartments

HomeApartments in Columbia Locust St. Apartments

Welcome to this freshly updated 1-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom first-floor apartment located at 156 Locust Street in Columbia, PA. This spacious unit has been freshly painted and features a modern combination of tile and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, offering both style and durability. The layout includes a comfortable living area, a well-sized bedroom, and an additional half bathroom with a washer and dryer hookup. The building also has laundry onsite. Being a first-floor unit, you’ll enjoy easy access with no stairs. Rent includes water, sewer, and trash, providing added value and simplifying your monthly expenses. Tenant is responsible for electric. Conveniently located near local shops, dining, and major routes, this apartment offers both comfort and accessibility. All applicants must apply and be pre-approved before showings. Application fee is $45. Fee covers background and credit check. Credit score requirement - 575 or above Monthly income requirement - 2.5X rent amount or above TO APPLY please visit our website: www YRGpropertyservices com This apartment is being leased by YRG Property Services, a licensed real estate brokerage in the state of Pennsylvania. Schedule your showing today—this one won’t last long!


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Locust St. Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Locust St. Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Locust St. Apartments
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.
Locust St. Apartments 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·10A 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.
Locust St. Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—in-unit laundry—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Locust St. Apartments 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 Locust St. Apartments 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 Locust St. Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Columbia

1-bedroom apartments at Locust St. Apartments cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia.

Median rents as of Jun 6 2026.
Columbia
A table of studio rental data trends in Columbia
MonthMedian 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

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Can I afford to live at 156 Locust St?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$42,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $42,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,050.
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Schools near Locust St. Apartments

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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Getting around Columbia near 156 Locust St

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
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 156 Locust St, Columbia

Groceries

5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 156 Locust St

Sue's Food Market
214 Hellam St
Weis Markets
1786 Columbia Ave
GIANT Food Stores
3985 Columbia Ave
Weis Markets
1400 Stony Battery Rd
Hummer's Meats
408 E Main St

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