Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Columbia, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Columbia, TN rent slipped 6.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $83 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Columbia is 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 88 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Columbia run around $1,415/month, with 1-bedrooms at $1,050/month and 2-bedrooms at $1,348/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,120/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents climbed 183.6% year over year, a large divergence from the citywide decline. This sharp rise in studios contrasts with the overall market trend in Columbia, TN.
Median rent
Median rent in Columbia
$1,500/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbia is $1,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbia
88
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 6% 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 $1,288, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,415 |  13% | 136% | |
1 bedroom | $1,050 | 3% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,347 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,120 | 5% | 6% |
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 | $1,288 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,112 | 24% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $788 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,415
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
136%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,347
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,120
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
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
$1,288
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,112
Last 30 days
24%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$788
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
21%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbia, TN is 4% lower than the median rent in Athens, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,570
1%$995
10%$2,345
3%$1,735
1%$2,045
6%$1,950
1%$1,699
2%$1,850
2%$1,955
12%$1,900
1%$2,197
$2,550
18%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
114 Thomas Dr, Columbia, TN 38401
2 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
Available Aug 24
4d ago
313 Lee Dr, Columbia, TN 38401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbia
1106 W 7th St #2, Columbia, TN 38401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
$1,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbia
2504 Wyatt Ct #1, Columbia, TN 38401
3 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
House for rent in Columbia
3 beds
2 baths
$2,550
House for rent
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 Sep 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 Sep 1
15h ago
Verified
200 Mcmeen Cir, Columbia, TN 38401
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,189–$2,453
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
2516 Pitts Ct, Columbia, TN 38401
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3032 Drumwright Way, Columbia, TN 38401
4 beds
3 baths
$2,710
House for rent
Available Sep 23
15h ago
Verified
200 Mcmeen Cir, Columbia, TN 38401
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,189–$2,453
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
$1,195
Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
Available Aug 22
15h ago
Verified
200 Mcmeen Cir, Columbia, TN 38401
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,189–$2,453
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
2516 Pitts Ct, Columbia, TN 38401
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
Available Aug 22
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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 September 12, 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 6% since last year.
How does Columbia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Columbia is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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?
December offers the lowest rents in Columbia, with approximately 6.4% savings compared to March's peak pricing. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters throughout the year.
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).