Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 28, 2026

Average rent in
Columbus, GA

Last updated on March 28, 2026

Last updated on March 28, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, GA is $1,125. This is -41%, or $785, lower than the national average.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,125

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

287

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, GA is $1,125. This is -41%, or $785, lower than the national average.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

14%
60%
17%
4%
5%
$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 3% 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 $989. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, GA costs about $771 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $950. Houses for rent in Columbus, GA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,250.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$755

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$925

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,250

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,895

5%

25%

Studio

$1,012

18%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,012

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$755

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

25%

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$1,125
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, GA is 30% lower than the median rent in Auburn, AL.

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$1,320

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$1,727

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$1,200

decreased by5%

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$1,650

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$1,200

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$1,750

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$1,470

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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

933 Decatur Court - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

933 Decatur Court

933 Decatur Ct, Columbus, GA 31906

2 beds

1 bath

$650

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2520 16th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

2520 16th Ave

2520 16th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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782 Terminal Ct - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

782 Terminal Ct

782 Terminal Ct, Columbus, GA 31906

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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Bella Cove Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

Bella Cove Apartments

613 Farr Rd, Columbus, GA 31907

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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159 Munson Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$700

House for rent

Available Oct 2

1345 18th St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbus

1345 18th St #3, Columbus, GA 31901

2 beds

1 bath

$700

House for rent

Available Jan 5

Great Hills Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Great Hills Apartments

2983 Buena Vista Rd, Columbus, GA 31906

2 beds

1 bath

$735

Apartment for rent

1700 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.1

Very good

1700 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

1700 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Columbus, GA 31906

2 beds

1 bath

$750–$850

Apartment for rent