Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 27, 2026
Average rent in
Columbus, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Columbus, GA rent slipped 8.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters today are paying $258 less per month on average than last year, though rent ticked up 4.1% month over month in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Columbus, GA sits 43.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 305 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $800/month, 2-bedrooms for $950/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,800/month in Columbus, GA. This range reflects the variation renters face by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
The studio bedroom segment in Columbus, GA rose 29.7% year over year, contrasting with the citywide rent decline. This increase shows a distinct upward trend for studios compared to other unit types.
Median rent
Median rent in Columbus
$1,100/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbus is $1,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbus
305
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Columbus rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Columbus, GA
Average rent prices in Columbus have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $967, whereas a house costs $1,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbus run $870 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  5% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $800 | 14% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | 2% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | 41% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Columbus | $925 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $967 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $950 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,375 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $767 | 22% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
41%
Downtown Columbus
Average rent
$925
Apartments
Average rent
$967
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$767
Last 30 days
22%
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
44%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, GA is 31% lower than the median rent in Auburn, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
$1,484
10%$950
11%$1,550
30%$1,897
8%$1,272
4%$1,637
3%$1,199
$1,800
3%$1,200
9%$1,500
22%$1,395
22%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 & Services | 3% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 15% lower |
| Housing | 29% lower |
| Transportation | 18% lower |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Columbus, GA
3d ago
2336 Fort Benning Rd, Columbus, GA 31903
1 bed
1 bath
$395
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3431 Ruben St, Columbus, GA 31906
2 beds
1 bath
$500–$575
Apartment for rent
1d ago
816 9th St, Columbus, GA 31901
2 beds
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
731 Winston Rd, Columbus, GA 31903
2 beds
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Columbus house for rent in Columbus
918 3rd Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
Studio
0 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
1200 13th St, Columbus, GA 31901
Studio
0 baths
$4,338
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
6317 Fox Chapel Dr, Columbus, GA 31904
4 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Columbus
5 beds
4 baths
$4,000
House for rent
14h ago
Verified
6029 Flat Rock Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,614
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
10h ago
House for rent in Columbus
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Jul 10
11h ago
2334 Garden Dr, Columbus, GA 31903
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
6029 Flat Rock Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,614
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Condo for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbus
3150 Plateau Dr #238, Columbus, GA 31903
3 beds
2 baths
$925
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
6029 Flat Rock Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,614
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
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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 June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Columbus?
Average rent prices in Columbus have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Columbus rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Columbus is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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.
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).