$1,685 Total Monthly Price

626 Columbia Ave Unit 1B

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Lancaster, PA 17603

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    1,100 sq ft

Highlights

  • Pets Allowed
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Smoke Free
  • Security System
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wheelchair Accessible
626 Columbia Ave Unit 1B
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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $1,685 deposit

The Porter building, with its rich 120 year history, has recently been refinished into 24 luxury rental apartments. The units feature open and spacious floor plans, central air and optional high speed internet. The building includes an on-site laundry facility, off street parking, 24 hour video surveillance and the option for underground parking. All of these features plus the benefit of being pet friendly. Contact us to schedule your tour today. The Porter Furniture Building is a landmark of Lancaster City. Approximately 118 years old the building began as the Lancaster Cigar & Tobacco Co. in 1902. Between 1979 and 2010 it was home to Porter Furniture. In 2016 the building was purchased and taken down to its shell before being rebuilt into 24 high end luxury apartments. The 40,000 square foot building boasts units with towering ceilings, open and spacious floor plans and a character that can only be found in a building with a rich history. Welcome home to the exclusive Porter Building.

Soaring high 20 foot ceilings, oversized windows that allow for an abundance of natural sunlight, and original hardwood floors are just some of the many features that you will find in this exclusive high-end unit. Experience the best of what Lancaster City has to offer including phenomenal restaurants and an active social scene, all from this prime location. This first floor unit includes two entrances, one through the main building entrance and a second directly from the unit onto the street. This particular unit is also one of the largest in the building at nearly 1100 square feet with 2 very large bedrooms, each of which include very generous closet space. The main living area provides a wide open floorplan and with the addition of the 20 foot ceilings and extra large windows, it is the perfect space for hosting friends or just stretching out while enjoying a relaxing evening inside while streaming your favorite shows with the buildings lightning fast internet. To avoid the struggle of finding a parking space on the street, the building offers a private parking lot and or an underground parking garage. Don't worry about having to lug your clothes to the laundromat because there is also a large, spacious and clean, in-building laundry facility. We are also pet friendly and welcome all, well behaved, four legged friends. For added piece of mind, the buildings access is limited to the tenants through individual electronic key cards, while the building and parking lot are both watched over 24/7 by video surveillance and the exterior parking lot and entrances are brightly lit at all times with flood lights. The Porter building, with its rich 100 plus year history and abundant amenities is the perfect location to experience all of the excitement and the benefits of Lancaster City. Welcome home!

626 Columbia Ave is an apartment community located in Lancaster County and the 17603 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Microwave

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Freezer

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Security System
  • Tub/Shower
  • Sprinkler System
  • Framed Mirrors

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Breakfast Nook

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Family Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Large Bedrooms

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Property Information

  • 24 units

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City - Lancaster

Welcome to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where historic charm meets contemporary living. Downtown Lancaster features preserved 18th and 19th-century architecture along its streets, creating an engaging atmosphere for residents. The housing market includes various options, from historic row homes in the downtown area to newer communities in School Lane Hills and the Northwest Corridor. Recent data shows average monthly rents ranging from $1,144 for studios to $1,956 for three-bedroom units, with most rental options seeing modest increases of 3-4% over the past year. The city's cultural district, particularly Gallery Row, showcases over 40 art galleries and studios, while the historic Central Market, America's oldest continuously operating farmers' market, offers fresh local produce and regional specialties.

Lancaster combines small-city appeal with city conveniences.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi
Drive: 32 min 19.0 mi
Drive: 33 min 21.4 mi
626 Columbia Ave Unit 1B is within 17 minutes or 0.9 mile from Franklin and Marshall College. It is also near Millersville University and Elizabethtown College.
Transportation

626 Columbia Ave Unit 1B is near Harrisburg International, located 32.6 miles or 45 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 22 min 13.1 mi
Drive: 33 min 20.8 mi
Drive: 44 min 24.5 mi
Drive: 42 min 28.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Harrisburg International
Drive: 45 min 32.6 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Active
Soundscore
69 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 626 Columbia Ave Unit 1B.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
626 Columbia Ave Unit 1B has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Tanger Arboretum
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Musser Park
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
North Museum of Natural History and Science
Drive: 5 min 1.3 mi
Lancaster Science Factory
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Buchmiller Park
Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
626 Columbia Ave Unit 1B has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including North Museum of Natural History and Science, Tanger Arboretum, and Musser Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Drive: 14 min 7.8 mi
626 Columbia Ave Unit 1B has 3 hospitals within 7.8 miles, the nearest is Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital which is 1.0 miles away and a 19 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 62 min 39.6 mi
Drive: 73 min 40.7 mi
626 Columbia Ave Unit 1B is 39.6 miles from Fort Indiantown Gap Union, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fort Indiantown Gap East Hanover.
Amenities
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Security System
  • Tub/Shower
  • Sprinkler System
  • Framed Mirrors
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Family Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Video Patrol
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Elevator