Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Average rent in
Columbus, GA

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, GA is $1,100. This is -44%, or $850, lower than the national average.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,100

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Total rentals

253

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, GA is $1,100. This is -44%, or $850, lower than the national average.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

13%
65%
20%
1%
1%
$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 decreased by 4% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $900. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, GA costs about $768 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $900. Houses for rent in Columbus, GA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,250.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$768

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$950

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,250

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,700

2%

50%

Studio

$900

6%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$768

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

50%

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$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

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.

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$1,625

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$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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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

r2921h - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Apartment for rent in Columbus

r2921h

2921 10th St, Columbus, GA 31906

2 beds

1 bath

$395

Apartment for rent

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

10h ago

7.8

Very good

731 Winston Road Fountain View Apts / Hemlock

731 Winston Rd, Columbus, GA 31903

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Samson - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Samson

1026 Samson Ave, Columbus, GA 31906

2 beds

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

3420 12th Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Columbus

Coming Soon!

3420 12th Ave #B, Columbus, GA 31904

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

2520 16th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

2520 16th Ave

2520 16th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

782 Terminal Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

782 Terminal Ct

782 Terminal Ct, Columbus, GA 31906

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Spring Landing - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Spring Landing

2001 Torch Hill Rd, Columbus, GA 31903

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$699–$1,188

Apartment for rent

4557 Ritch Haven Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent

Available Apr 27