Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Columbia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Columbia

$1,445/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Columbia is $1,445 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $455 less per month.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Columbia

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Columbia rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,420, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

4%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,150

4%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,495

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,849

15%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,195

2%

79%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,849

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

79%

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$1,445
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, PA is 3% 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

1 bed

2 baths

$650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
235 Locust Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

235 Locust Street

235 Locust St, Columbia, PA 17512

2 beds

1 bath

$1,345

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
30 N 2nd St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Columbia

30 North 2nd Street - C

30 N 2nd St #C, Columbia, PA 17512

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
745 Manor St #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbia

Residential Lease, COLUMBIA, PA

745 Manor St #10, Columbia, PA 17512

3 beds

1 bath

$1,405

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,445 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Columbia?

Average rent prices in Columbia have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Columbia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Columbia is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $455 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 $58,000/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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