Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Average rent in
Columbia, TN

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, TN is $1,557. This is -18%, or $344, lower than the national average.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,557

decreased by13%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

108

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, TN is $1,557. This is -18%, or $344, lower than the national average.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
46%
42%
10%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

62%
38%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Columbia, TN

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, TN have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 13% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Columbia, TN

The monthly rent for an apartment in Columbia, TN is $1,242. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia, TN costs about $1,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,249. Houses for rent in Columbia, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,795.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,083

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,282

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$1,795

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,199

7%

8%

Studio

$1,800

1%

45%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

45%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,083

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,282

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,199

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

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.

Compare rent prices in Columbia, TN to other cities

Median rent prices in Columbia, TN for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Athens, AL.

Columbia

Median rent price$1,557
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, TN is 2% lower than the median rent in Athens, AL.

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$1,595

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$2,220

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$1,900

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$1,925

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$1,835

increased by3%

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$1,900

decreased by16%

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$1,949

increased by8%

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$2,125

increased by8%

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$2,225

decreased by18%

Last year

Cost of living in
Columbia, TN

The overall cost of living in Columbia, TN is 4% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

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

Apartments for rent in Ashland City

Discover rentals in Columbia, TN

313-A Lee Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.8

Very good

313-A Lee Dr

313 Lee Dr, Columbia, TN 38401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

314 E 18th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbia

314 East 18th Street - 1

314 E 18th St #1, Columbia, TN 38401

3 beds

1 bath

$1,010

House for rent

Available May 28

Walker Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

20h ago

9.8

Excellent

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Walker Court Apartments

1900 Archway Dr, Columbia, TN 38401

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,022–$1,170

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 20

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Newly Renovated Oak View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Newly Renovated Oak View Apartments

1249 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,049–$1,199

Apartment for rent

Brookwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Brookwood Apartments

800 Academy Ln, Columbia, TN 38401

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,062–$1,433

Apartment for rent

Cedar Pointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Rent special

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Cedar Pointe Apartments

100 Timber Trl, Columbia, TN 38401

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,084–$1,225

Apartment for rent

Columbia Hills Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Columbia Hills Apartments

200 Mcmeen Cir, Columbia, TN 38401

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,084–$1,739

Apartment for rent

Call

103 Cloverdale Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbia

103 Cloverdale Drive - B

103 Cloverdale Dr #B, Columbia, TN 38401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

House for rent

Available Mar 27