Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Columbia, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Columbia, TN rent slipped 9.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $54 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Columbia is 22.7% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 105 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,066/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,300/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,195/month. The studio segment showed a strong year-over-year increase, diverging from the overall market trend.
Neighborhood spotlight
The studio segment in Columbia, TN, rose 127.6% year over year, a notable increase compared to the citywide decline. This segment's growth contrasts with the broader market's 9.2% rent slip.
Median rent
Median rent in Columbia
$1,500/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbia is $1,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $440 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbia
105
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Columbia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Columbia, TN
Average rent prices in Columbia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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, TN
Rent prices in Columbia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Columbia is $1,252, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia run $1,083 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 |  7% | 120% | |
1 bedroom | $1,066 | 2% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,195 | 2% | 5% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Columbia, TN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,252 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,030 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
120%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,066
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Columbia, TN.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,252
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,030
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbia, TN, 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, TN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Columbia and Athens by all bedroom counts and property types.
Columbia
23%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, TN is 6% lower than the median rent in Athens, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
11%$1,000
17%$2,315
4%$1,700
1%$1,977
5%$1,955
2%$1,675
4%$1,898
1%$1,980
8%$1,985
5%$2,212
1%$2,465
31%Cost of living in Columbia, TN
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 12% lower |
| Housing | 4% lower |
| Transportation | 8% lower |
| Utilities | 19% lower |
Discover rentals in Columbia, TN
2d ago
100 Timber Trl, Columbia, TN 38401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbia
1517 Galloway St #4, Columbia, TN 38401
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
800 Academy Ln, Columbia, TN 38401
1–3 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,433
Apartment for rent
2d ago
313 Lee Dr, Columbia, TN 38401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
1115 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
3 beds
2 baths
$3,950
House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
House for rent in Columbia
203 6th Ave #NA, Columbia, TN 38401
3 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Columbia
107 E 9th St #D7, Columbia, TN 38401
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Columbia
107 E 9th St #C6, Columbia, TN 38401
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Verified
200 Mcmeen Cir, Columbia, TN 38401
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,166–$2,622
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2516 Pitts Ct, Columbia, TN 38401
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,650
$2,300
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 Mcmeen Cir, Columbia, TN 38401
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,166–$2,622
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1900 Archway Dr, Columbia, TN 38401
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,022–$1,170
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Jul 8
5d+ ago
Verified
1900 Archway Dr, Columbia, TN 38401
2 beds
2 baths
$1,022
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
Verified
200 Mcmeen Cir, Columbia, TN 38401
2 beds
2 baths
$1,166–$1,784
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2516 Pitts Ct, Columbia, TN 38401
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$1,900
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Columbia, TN
Quick answers to common questions about the Columbia rental market.
How much is rent in Columbia?
The average rent in Columbia is $1,500 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Columbia?
Average rent prices in Columbia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Columbia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Columbia is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $440 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Columbia?
To comfortably afford rent in Columbia, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Columbia?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Columbia average around $1,090/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,310/month.
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).