Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Average rent in
Columbia, TN

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, TN is $1,500. This is -23%, or $450, lower than the national average.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,500

decreased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

96

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia, TN is $1,500. This is -23%, or $450, lower than the national average.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
49%
42%
6%
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 12% 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 $1,049 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,259. Houses for rent in Columbia, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,795.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,083

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,288

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,825

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,220

6%

4%

Studio

$1,800

50%

68%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

50%

Last year

68%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,083

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,288

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,220

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

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$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

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.

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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 Ashland City

Discover rentals in Columbia, TN

1018 S High St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Columbia

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Condo for rent

Available May 1

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

$999–$1,433

Apartment for rent

313-A Lee Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

2h 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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Cedar Pointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ 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

205 Nowlin Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbia

205 Nowlin Dr #B, Columbia, TN 38401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

House for rent

Available May 1

314 E Highland Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbia

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

$1,150

Price drop

House for rent