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When were prices and availability in Columbia, PA last updated?

Prices and availability in Columbia, PA were last updated on 20 Oct 2026.

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What type of rental buildings are in Columbia, PA?

In Columbia 47% of the housing is rented out compared to 53% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 22% of Columbia's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 67% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 8% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Columbia, PA?

The average age of rental buildings in Columbia is 45 years old, with none being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 7 stories, of which 41% are garden-style apartment communities, 30% are mid-sized buildings, and 29% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Columbia, PA?

Rental apartments in Columbia come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 15% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 46% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 22% of all rentals in Columbia. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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