Columbia/Washington Boro

Columbia, PA

Columbia/Washington Boro - Columbia, PA

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

4.2 (4 Reviews)

A tight-knit community in a pastoral setting

Community • Pastoral • Quiet • Events • Commuter •

Resting against the eastern side of the Susquehanna River, the Columbia/Washington Boro neighborhood sits only 15 miles from Downtown Lancaster and 40 miles from Downtown Harrisburg, providing residents easy access to lively commercial centers for work and play. A small business district is located near the intersection of Locust and 3rd Streets on the Columbia side of this quiet village, with several farm stands found along the side streets.

Your Columbia/Washington Boro apartment puts you within the walking or biking distance of several green spaces for outdoor recreation. Locals celebrate the area's farms at the annual Tomato Festival held at Washington Boro Park. Play carnival games, take your chance in the dunk tank, and snack on French fries while enjoying the summer weekend. A diverse mix of rentals like townhomes, apartments, and condos means there’s something for everyone in Columbia/Washington Boro.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Columbia/Washington Boro is $1,230 for one bedroom, $1,272 for two bedrooms, and $1,350 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia/Washington Boro has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

1 BR
658 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,230/month

Average Rent

2 BR
764 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,272/month

Average Rent

3 BR
970 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,350/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Reviews of Columbia/Washington Boro - Columbia, PA

Niche Reviews

4.2 4 Reviews

Current Resident

5 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

Although Washington Boro is a very small town, it is connected with a very close community. The neighbors are very friendly and are always willing to help out. The scenery is amazing and sits on the Susquehanna River

See All Reviews on Niche.com