Columbia/Washington Boro

Columbia, PA

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Columbia/Washington Boro - Columbia, PA

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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 April 2025, the average apartment rent in Columbia/Washington Boro is $1,240 for one bedroom, $1,279 for two bedrooms, and $1,369 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia/Washington Boro has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 658 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,240/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 764 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,279/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 970 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,369/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

60

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.

45

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

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4.2 4 Reviews

Current Resident

3 years agoNiche Review

Good, clean, healthy. This is a community that is perfect for young and growing families to live and play.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Chickies Rock Park
  • Samuel S. Lewis State Park
  • Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail
  • Tanger Arboretum
  • North Museum of Natural History and Science

Airports

  • Harrisburg International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.