521 E Jackson St
521 E Jackson St,
West Columbia, TX 77486
$1,085
2 Beds
West Columbia
West Columbia, TX
Area Guide
Experience the best of small-town and big-city living
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Historic
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Affordable
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Convenient
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Located at the intersection of Routes 35 and 36, West Columbia is a primarily residential city in Brazoria County. Brazos Avenue is West Columbia’s main commercial corridor consisting of independent shops, museums, restaurants, salons, and more. West Columbia is a small town with a warm community, which bonds over special events such as the First Capital Festival and the Flag Retirement Ceremony.
Once the Republic of Texas’ capital, West Columbia contains a rich history. The Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site and the Columbia Historical Museum both showcase pieces of West Columbia’s storied past. Nearby access to the Brazos River, Brazos Bend State Park, and Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge lend a host of opportunities for outdoor adventure near West Columbia. Destinations like Galveston and Downtown Houston are just an hour’s drive from West Columbia as well.
Rent Trends
As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in West Columbia, TX is $1,082 for a studio, $860 for one bedroom, $947 for two bedrooms, and $763 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Columbia has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$860/month
611 Sq Ft
House
$1,898/month
1,103 Sq Ft
Transportation
32
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
36
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.
Schools
West Columbia Elementary School
Public
Grades K-6
709 Students
Public
Grades 8-12
889 Students
Public
Grades 9
1 Students
Public
Grades 8-12
889 Students
Public
Grades 9
1 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site
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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 November 2025.