Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Columbia City, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Columbia City

$1,157/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Columbia City is $1,157 per month as of July 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $772 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Columbia City

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Columbia City rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Columbia City, IN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Columbia City, IN

Average rent prices in Columbia City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Columbia City, IN

Rent prices in Columbia City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Columbia City is $1,105, whereas a house costs $1,999. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia City run $1,105 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,070.

Listings

Studio

$1,007

81%

-

1 bedroom

$887

7%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,070

1%

26%

3 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$2,850

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,007

Last 30 days

81%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$887

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,070

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbia City, IN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Columbia City, IN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Columbia City and Albion by all bedroom counts and property types.

Columbia City

Median rent price$1,157
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,070
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbia City, IN is 8% higher than the median rent in Albion, IN.

Discover rentals in Columbia City, IN

106 E Swihart St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Columbia City

106 Swihart St - 1

106 E Swihart St #1, Columbia City, IN 46725

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 20

100 Raleigh Ct #320 - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

Apartment for rent in Columbia City

100 Raleigh Ct #320, Columbia City, IN 46725

2 beds

1 bath

$1,060

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 31

309 Raleigh Ct #309 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Columbia City

2 beds

1 bath

$1,060

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 14

210 Raleigh Ct #210 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Columbia City

2 beds

1 bath

$1,060

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 11

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Frequently asked questions for Columbia City, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the Columbia City rental market.

How much is rent in Columbia City?

The average rent in Columbia City is $1,157 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Columbia City?

Average rent prices in Columbia City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Columbia City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Columbia City is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $772 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Columbia City?

To comfortably afford rent in Columbia City, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Columbia City?

Based on our current listings, 50% of Columbia City apartments welcome pets, which works out to about 11 pet-friendly options each month across the city's average of 22 available units.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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