Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Average rent in
Columbia, TN

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, TN is $1,667. This is -12%, or $233, lower than the national average.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,667

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

120

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, TN is $1,667. This is -12%, or $233, lower than the national average.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

42%
46%
10%
1%
$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 increased by 4% 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 $1,275. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia, TN costs about $1,100 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,282. Houses for rent in Columbia, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,797.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,049

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,350

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,800

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,117

6%

12%

Studio

$1,800

71%

60%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

71%

Last year

60%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,049

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,117

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

12%

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$1,667
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,597
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, TN is 4% higher than the median rent in Athens, AL.

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$2,000

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$1,895

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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 Ardmore

Discover rentals in Columbia, TN

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

1h ago

8.8

Very good

Cedar Pointe Apartments

100 Timber Trail, Columbia, TN 38401

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$950–$1,242

Apartment for rent

Walker Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.8

Excellent

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Walker Court Apartments

1900 Archway Drive, 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

314 East 18th Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbia

314 East 18th Street - 1

314 East 18th Street #1, Columbia, TN 38401

3 beds

1 bath

$1,050

House for rent

Available May 28

Brookwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Brookwood Apartments

800 Academy Ln, Columbia, TN 38401

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,062–$1,433

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1106 W 7th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Columbia

1106 W 7th St #2, Columbia, TN 38401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Condo for rent

Available Jan 1

Columbia Hills Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

$1,150–$1,350

Apartment for rent

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124 7th Avenue #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Columbia

124 7th Avenue #A, Columbia, TN 38401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 28