Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Average rent in
Columbus, GA

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, GA is $1,150. This is -42%, or $825, lower than the national average.

$0.94

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,150

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

307

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, GA is $1,150. This is -42%, or $825, lower than the national average.

$0.94

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

13%
58%
17%
5%
8%
$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

51%
49%
Renter-occupied
Owner-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
Columbus, GA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, GA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Columbus, GA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Columbus, GA is $1,050. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, GA costs about $775 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $895. Houses for rent in Columbus, GA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$775

4%

6%

2 bedroom

$923

1%

29%

3 bedroom

$1,200

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,997

1%

63%

Studio

$900

9%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$923

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,997

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

63%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbus, GA, 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 Columbus, GA to other cities

Median rent prices in Columbus, GA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Auburn, AL.

Columbus

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, GA is 38% lower than the median rent in Auburn, AL.

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Cost of living in
Columbus, GA

The overall cost of living in Columbus, GA is about the same as 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

7% lower

Groceries

2% lower

Health

275% higher

Housing

30% lower

Transportation

8% lower

Utilities

11% lower

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Discover rentals in Columbus, GA

Harrison Ave, 4307**Zach/Eric - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

7.1

Very good

Harrison Ave, 4307**Zach/Eric

4307 Harrison Ave, Columbus, GA 31904

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

2213 13th Avenue #1-5 / Hemlock - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

2213 13th Avenue #1-5 / Hemlock

2213 13th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

619 and 621 Coolidge Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

619 and 621 Coolidge Avenue

619 Coolidge Ave, Columbus, GA 31906

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Riverwalk Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.8

Very good

Riverwalk Townhomes

2550 Wedgefield Ct, Columbus, GA 31903

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$600–$835

Apartment for rent

4010 Beallwood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Columbus

4010 Beallwood Ave, Columbus, GA 31904

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

933 Decatur Court - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

933 Decatur Court

933 Decatur Ct, Columbus, GA 31906

2 beds

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

Great Hills Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Great Hills Apartments

2983 Buena Vista Rd, Columbus, GA 31906

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

MUSCOGEE DRIVE 20 A & B - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

MUSCOGEE DRIVE 20 A & B

20 20 MUSCOGEE DRIVE A & B, Columbus, GA 31903

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent