Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 11, 2026
Average rent in
Columbus, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 11, 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 $1,095/month. Renters today are paying $226 less per month on average than last year, though rent has edged up 3.6% month over month recently.
Compared to national trends
Columbus sits 43.1% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has a total of 302 total rentals available.
Price ranges
In Columbus, median rents by bedroom show studios at $875/month, 1-bedrooms at $798/month, 2-bedrooms at $950/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,295/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,895/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Columbus
$1,095/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbus is $1,095 per month as of August 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $830 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbus
302
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 $954, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbus run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $875 |  9% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $797 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 3% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,295 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Columbus | $986 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $954 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $912 | 20% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $994 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$797
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
27%
Downtown Columbus
Average rent
$986
Apartments
Average rent
$954
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$912
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$994
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
43%lower than the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, GA is 34% lower than the median rent in Auburn, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,650
1%$1,335
28%$950
$2,300
3%$1,850
5%$1,250
1%$1,695
4%$1,250
5%$1,675
7%$1,318
8%$1,750
49%$1,300
25%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
4d ago
4226 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907
2 beds
1–2 baths
$495–$645
Apartment for rent
4d ago
816 9th St, Columbus, GA 31901
2 beds
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3431 Ruben St, Columbus, GA 31906
2 beds
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
9h 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
Apartment for rent in Columbus
5 beds
4 baths
$3,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,700
House for rent
15h ago
Verified
6029 Flat Rock Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,709
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
4 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
14m ago
100 Lockwood Ct, Columbus, GA 31906
2–3 beds
1 bath
$799–$950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
15h ago
Verified
6029 Flat Rock Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,709
Apartment for rent
14m ago
5358 Woodruff Farm Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
2 beds
2 baths
$1,020–$1,040
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
22h ago
5503 Miller Rd, Columbus, GA 31909
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
20 20 Doors in Columbus,, Columbus, GA 31906
3 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
6029 Flat Rock Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,709
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
4 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
14m ago
100 Lockwood Ct, Columbus, GA 31906
2–3 beds
1 bath
$799–$950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
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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 $1,095 per month as of August 8, 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 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $830 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.
When is the best time of year to rent in Columbus?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Columbus average around $810/month and two-bedrooms approximately $910/month.
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).