Rent in Columbia County, PA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,140$13,680 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,136 (−0.4%)How much rent can you afford in Columbia County, PA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Columbia County, PA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $786 | $9,432 | $31,440 | $15.12/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $941 | $11,292 | $37,640 | $18.10/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,140 | $13,680 | $45,600 | $21.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,367 | $16,404 | $54,680 | $26.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,572 | $18,864 | $62,880 | $30.23/hr |
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Rent in Columbia County, PA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Columbia County, PA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,136 for a two-bedroom, down 0.4% from $1,140. A one-bedroom goes from $941 to $926, a studio from $786 to $791.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Columbia County, PA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $941 for a one-bedroom and $1,140 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,680 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Columbia County, PA?
To keep a $1,140 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.92 an hour, or $45,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $941 takes $18.10 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Columbia County, PA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $786, one bedroom $941, two $1,140, three $1,367 and four $1,572 a month.
Is rent affordable in Columbia County, PA?
For the typical household, earning $64,644 a year ($5,387 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,140 takes 21.2% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,140 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.92 an hour.