Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Columbus, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Columbus

$1,452/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Columbus is $1,452 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $448 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Columbus

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Columbus rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Columbus, IN

Average rent prices in Columbus have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbus run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$895

3%

-

1 bedroom

$1,275

4%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,449

13%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,950

8%

53%

4 bedroom

$2,145

4%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,449

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

53%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,145

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

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

Median rent price$1,452
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,672
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, IN is 13% lower than the median rent in Bloomington, IN.

Discover rentals in Columbus, IN

5d+ ago

6.5

Good

Wexford of Taylorsville

9055 Wexford Ct, Columbus, IN 47201

2 beds

2 baths

$531

Apartment for rent

Monarch Crossing Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Monarch Crossing Apartments

420 Wint Ln, Columbus, IN 47201

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,150–$1,450

Apartment for rent

1823 18th Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1823 18th Street

1823 18th St, Columbus, IN 47201

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

2350 Thornybrook Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Columbus

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,442

$1,327

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 $1,452 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Columbus?

Average rent prices in Columbus have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Columbus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Columbus is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $448 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 $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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