Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Columbus, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Columbus
$1,500/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbus is $1,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbus
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Columbus rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Columbus, IN
Average rent prices in Columbus have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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, IN
Rent prices in Columbus vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Columbus is $1,450, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbus run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $904 | 2% |  18% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,745 | No Change | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $2,365 | 15% | 21% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Columbus, IN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $725 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $1,700 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$850
1 bedroom
Average rent
$904
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,745
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,365
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
21%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Columbus, IN.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbus, IN, 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, IN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Columbus and Bloomington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Columbus
23%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, IN is 6% lower than the median rent in Bloomington, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,842
1%$2,099
$1,995
5%$1,792
8%$1,707
21%$1,850
7%$1,599
47%$1,217
25%$1,124
$800
8%$1,222
4%Discover rentals in Columbus, IN
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
6010 Conestoga Trl, Columbus, IN 47203
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
$1,050
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Columbus
1113 Franklin St, Columbus, IN 47201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
House for rent in Columbus
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbus
2 beds
1 bath
$1,261
$1,161
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,708
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,194
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3770 Blue Ct, Columbus, IN 47201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,435–$2,119
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
725 Sycamore St, Columbus, IN 47201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,525
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,708
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,194
Apartment for rent
2d ago
725 Sycamore St, Columbus, IN 47201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,525
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Columbus
1113 Franklin St, Columbus, IN 47201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,708
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Columbus
1113 Franklin St, Columbus, IN 47201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
275 N Marr Rd, Columbus, IN 47201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,540
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbus
333 Washington St #2, Columbus, IN 47201
Studio
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,708
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Columbus
1113 Franklin St, Columbus, IN 47201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
275 N Marr Rd, Columbus, IN 47201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,540
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3770 Blue Ct, Columbus, IN 47201
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,536–$2,119
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Columbus, IN
Quick answers to common questions about the Columbus rental market.
How much is rent in Columbus?
The average rent in Columbus is $1,500 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Columbus?
Average rent prices in Columbus have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Columbus rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Columbus is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Columbus?
Columbus has a relatively strong rental market with an average of 98 listings available per month, primarily consisting of 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments. This suggests that there is a consistent availability of apartments throughout the year.
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).