Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 24, 2025

Average rent in
Columbus, GA

Last updated on December 24, 2025

Last updated on December 24, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, GA is $1,175. This is -38%, or $731, lower than the national average.

$0.95

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,175

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

341

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, GA is $1,175. This is -38%, or $731, lower than the national average.

$0.95

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
61%
18%
5%
4%
$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 increased by 7% 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 $992. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, GA costs about $825 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $875. Houses for rent in Columbus, GA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,297.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$812

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$895

4%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,350

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$1,985

2%

27%

Studio

$950

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$812

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,985

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

27%

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$1,175
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,610
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, GA is 27% 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

Apartments for rent in Auburn

Discover rentals in Columbus, GA

r288 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

r288

288 32nd Ave, Columbus, GA 31903

2 beds

1 bath

$450

Apartment for rent

4915 11th Avenue 1-3 - Col26 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

4915 11th Avenue 1-3 - Col26

4915 11th Avenue, Columbus, GA 31904

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

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

2d ago

7.7

Very good

731 Winston Road Fountain View Apts / Hemlock

731 Winston Rd, Columbus, GA 31903

2 beds

1 bath

$550

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

$650

Apartment for rent

914 Decatur Court #914B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Columbus

933 Decatur Court - 914-B

914 Decatur Court #914B, Columbus, GA 31906

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 23

2506 Heard Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbus

House for rent

2605 Jones Avenue #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbus

House for rent

127 Torch Hill Rd  A & B / Hemlock - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

127 Torch Hill Rd A & B / Hemlock

127 Torch Hill Road, Columbus, GA 31903

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent