Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Average rent in
Columbus, GA

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, GA is $1,175. This is -38%, or $725, lower than the national average.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,175

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

352

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, GA is $1,175. This is -38%, or $725, lower than the national average.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

13%
59%
19%
3%
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 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 $979. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, GA costs about $775 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $921. Houses for rent in Columbus, GA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$775

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$900

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,350

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$1,997

1%

37%

Studio

$1,125

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,997

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

37%

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$1,600
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

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5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

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2520 16th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901

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323 Leary Ave, Columbus, GA 31907

2 beds

1 bath

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2 beds

1 bath

$695

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5d+ ago

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2d ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$800

$700

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5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

r301

301 Leary Ave, Columbus, GA 31907

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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5d+ ago

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