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557 Union St

Columbia, PA 17512 - Lancaster County

Apartment

2 beds

1 baths

1,100 sqft

About 557 Union St

Welcome to 557 Union Street, presented by American Heritage Property Management. We have several units available for lease. For more information and to schedule a showing, please contact us. Refrigerator, Electric Range, Off-Street Parking, Two Bedrooms, Newly Renovated, Tenant Pays Electric, One Bathroom, Tenant Pays Gas Heat, Included Utilities: Refuse / Recycling, Water & Sewer Included, Two Story Apartment, Lawn Maintenance, Sewer, Water/Sewer/Trash & One Off-Street Parking.

RentalSource last checked: May 22, 2026 · 3:51 PM ET

Last updated: April 30, 2026 at 2:38 PM ET

Managed by: AMERICAN HERITAGE Property Management · (717) 690-0102 · Appfolio

Listing data quality - We review listings daily to detect outdated, duplicate, or misleading information.

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$1,295
Bedrooms:	2 beds
Bathrooms:	1 baths

Size:	1,100 sqft
Pet Friendly:	No
Listing Status:	Active
ID:	81753173

Property Amenities

• Electric Range

• Refrigerator

Community Features

• Parking

Additional Details

Apartment for rent in Columbia for $1,295 with 2 beds, 1 bath, 1,100 sqft and located at 557 Union St in Columbia, PA 17512. The rental price of $1,295 is 1.4% ($18) lower than the average rent of $1,313 for a 2 bedroom apartment in Columbia, PA and 22.3% ($372) lower than the average rent of $1,667 for a 2 bedroom apartment in Lancaster County. 557 Union St was advertised by AMERICAN HERITAGE Property Management 6+ months ago, last updated on April 30, 2026 at 2:38 PM ET and last checked today at 3:51 PM ET.

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