Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Average rent in
Columbus, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Columbus rent stands today
Columbus, GA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,188/month. Month over month, rent increased 2.2%.
Compared to national trends
Columbus rent is 37.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost market for renters with 407 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Columbus, GA run around $1,150/month, 1-bedrooms at $798/month, 2-bedrooms at $900/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,350/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,895/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Columbus
$1,188/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbus is $1,188 per month as of November 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $712 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbus
407
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $900, whereas a house costs $1,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbus run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,150 |  33% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $797 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $900 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 2% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,895 | 4% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Columbus | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $900 | No Change | 10% | |
Condos | $900 | No Change | 22% | |
Houses | $1,395 | No Change | 12% | |
Rooms | $767 | No Change | 10% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
33%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$797
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
Downtown Columbus
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$900
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$900
Last year
22%
Houses
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$767
Last year
10%
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
37%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, GA is 28% lower than the median rent in Auburn, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,550
19%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
10h ago
4226 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907
2 beds
1–2 baths
$495–$645
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3403 Terminal Ct, Columbus, GA 31906
2 beds
1 bath
$550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2213 13th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$550–$595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
3431 Ruben St, Columbus, GA 31906
2 beds
1 bath
$575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Columbus house for rent in Columbus
918 3rd Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
Studio
0 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
1200 13th St, Columbus, GA 31901
Studio
0 baths
$4,338
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbus
5 beds
4 baths
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
3 Stonehaven Ct #A, Columbus, GA 31904
5 beds
4 baths
$3,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 16
1d ago
Verified
3700 Buena Vista Rd, Columbus, GA 31906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$890–$1,215
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
6029 Flat Rock Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,122–$1,816
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4712 Milgen Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,822
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 11
10h ago
4226 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907
2 beds
1–2 baths
$495–$645
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3700 Buena Vista Rd, Columbus, GA 31906
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$890–$1,215
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
6029 Flat Rock Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,122–$1,816
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4712 Milgen Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,822
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 11
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,309
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
9h ago
Verified
6029 Flat Rock Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,122–$1,816
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
House for rent in Columbus
7209 Woodham Ct, Columbus, GA 31904
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5h ago
2220 Ticknor Dr, Columbus, GA 31903
1 bed
1 bath
$650–$675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
6h ago
824 Winston Rd, Columbus, GA 31903
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,188 per month as of November 7, 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 1% since last year.
How does Columbus rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Columbus is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $712 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 $48,000/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).