Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Columbia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Columbia

$1,250/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Columbia is $1,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.

$2.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Columbia

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Columbia rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Columbia, PA

Average rent prices in Columbia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Columbia, PA

Rent prices in Columbia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Columbia is $1,237, whereas a house costs $1,675. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

1%

18%

1 bedroom

$1,299

8%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$1,800

4%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,700

2%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

37%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbia, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Columbia, PA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Columbia and Akron by all bedroom counts and property types.

Columbia

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, PA is 32% lower than the median rent in Akron, PA.

Discover rentals in Columbia, PA

546 N 3rd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Columbia

House for rent

115 N 3rd St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

115 N 3rd St

115 N 3rd St, Columbia, PA 17512

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

124 N 3rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

124 N 3rd

124 N 3rd St, Columbia, PA 17512

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

26 N 3rd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Columbia

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Columbia, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Columbia rental market.

How much is rent in Columbia?

The average rent in Columbia is $1,250 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Columbia?

Average rent prices in Columbia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Columbia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Columbia is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Columbia?

To comfortably afford rent in Columbia, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Columbia?

January offers the lowest rents in Columbia, while March sees the highest prices with roughly a 13% difference between these months. Timing your search for January could result in better deals compared to the peak rental season in March.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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