Last updated on September 27, 2026

Average rent in
Columbus, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Columbus

$1,100/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Columbus is $1,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$0.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Columbus

362

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Columbus rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Columbus, GA

Average rent prices in Columbus have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 Columbus, GA

Rent prices in Columbus vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Columbus is $895, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbus run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$825

5%

1%

1 bedroom

$755

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$932

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,300

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$1,950

1%

42%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$755

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$932

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

42%

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.

How does rent in Columbus, GA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Columbus and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Columbus

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, GA is 35% lower than the median rent in Auburn, AL.

Cost of living in Columbus, GA

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 & Services3% lower
Groceries3% lower
Health15% lower
Housing29% lower
Transportation18% lower
Utilities6% lower

Discover rentals in Columbus, GA

The Apex on University - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

The Apex on University

4226 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907

2 beds

1–2 baths

$495–$645

3403 Terminal Court - Col26 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

3403 Terminal Court - Col26

3403 Terminal Ct, Columbus, GA 31906

2 beds

1 bath

$565

731 Winston Road Fountain View Apts / Hemlock - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

731 Winston Road Fountain View Apts / Hemlock

731 Winston Rd, Columbus, GA 31903

2 beds

1 bath

$595

32ND AVENUE 838 A & B - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

32ND AVENUE 838 A & B

838 838 32ND AVE A & B, Columbus, GA 31906

2 beds

1 bath

$600

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Frequently asked questions for Columbus, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Columbus rental market.

How much is rent in Columbus?

The average rent in Columbus is $1,100 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Columbus?

Average rent prices in Columbus have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Columbus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Columbus is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Columbus?

To comfortably afford rent in Columbus, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Columbus?

February offers the lowest rents in Columbus, running about 6.5% below August peak prices. November and December are also less competitive months with reduced demand.

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).

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