Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Columbia, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Columbia, TN rent slipped 9.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $114 less per month on average than last year, even as the month-to-month rent increased 6.8%.
Compared to national trends
Columbia sits 23.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 106 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Columbia run at $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,300/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,195/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,870/month, while apartments are lower at $1,246/month, providing distinct price tiers for renters.
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 June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbia
106
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Columbia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Columbia, TN
Average rent prices in Columbia have increased by 7% 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 $1,245, whereas a house costs $1,870. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 |  56% | 65% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | 9% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 4% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,195 | 2% | 1% |
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 | $1,245 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,010 | 39% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,870 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
56%
Last year
65%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
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
$1,245
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,010
Last 30 days
39%
Houses
Average rent
$1,870
Last 30 days
5%
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
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, TN is 9% lower than the median rent in Athens, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,646
1%$950
9%$2,417
4%$1,729
10%$2,100
4%$2,010
3%$1,697
$1,876
1%$1,973
7%$1,950
$2,200
9%$1,667
38%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
5d+ ago
100 Timber Trl, Columbia, TN 38401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
616 W 9th St, Columbia, TN 38401
2 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Columbia
1018 S High St #2, Columbia, TN 38401
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Condo for rent
Available May 1
17h ago
800 Academy Ln, Columbia, TN 38401
1–3 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,433
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 Jul 27
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
1310 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN 38401
1 bed
1 bath
$3,400
House for rent
Available May 22
3d ago
House for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Columbia
107 E 9th St #D7, Columbia, TN 38401
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,550
House for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
Verified
200 Mcmeen Cir, Columbia, TN 38401
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,140–$1,644
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2516 Pitts Ct, Columbia, TN 38401
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
200 Mcmeen Cir, Columbia, TN 38401
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,140–$1,644
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h 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
2102 Bennett Ct #NA, Columbia, TN 38401
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available May 15
1d ago
Verified
2516 Pitts Ct, Columbia, TN 38401
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1900 Archway Dr, Columbia, TN 38401
2 beds
2 baths
$1,022
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
4d ago
Verified
200 Mcmeen Cir, Columbia, TN 38401
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,140–$1,644
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2516 Pitts Ct, Columbia, TN 38401
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$2,100
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 June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Columbia?
Average rent prices in Columbia have increased by 7% 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 $450 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?
Columbia's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.
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).