Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
Columbus, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Columbus
$1,350/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbus is $1,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $595 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbus
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Columbus rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Columbus, IN
Average rent prices in Columbus have decreased by 6% 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, IN
Rent prices in Columbus vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Columbus is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,780. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbus run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | 19% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,225 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,335 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 4% |  13% | |
4 bedroom | $1,950 | 26% | 10% |
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 | $1,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,000 | 17% | - | |
Houses | $1,780 | 6% | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,335
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
10%
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
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
17%
Houses
Average rent
$1,780
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
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
31%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, IN is 15% lower than the median rent in Bloomington, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,589
8%$1,787
3%$2,133
8%$2,000
7%$1,720
6%$1,777
17%$1,750
3%$1,200
20%$1,200
$1,112
4%$895
1%$1,062
11%Discover rentals in Columbus, IN
2d ago
9055 Wexford Ct, Columbus, IN 47201
2 beds
2 baths
$531
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbus
409 6th St #C, Columbus, IN 47201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Columbus
2 beds
1 bath
$1,229
House for rent
Available Apr 24
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbus
318 17th St, Columbus, IN 47201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,242
$4,556
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
House for rent in Columbus
1565 N National Rd, Columbus, IN 47201
Studio
0 baths
$3,875
House for rent
15h ago
Verified
639 Maple St, Columbus, IN 47201
1 bed
1 bath
$3,033
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3770 Blue Ct, Columbus, IN 47201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,114–$2,301
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,242
$4,556
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
725 Sycamore St, Columbus, IN 47201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,525
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3770 Blue Ct, Columbus, IN 47201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,114–$2,301
Apartment for rent
1d ago
275 N Marr Rd, Columbus, IN 47201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,640
Apartment for rent
1d ago
275 N Marr Rd, Columbus, IN 47201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,640
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
2719 13th St, Columbus, IN 47201
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbus
1111 Franklin St, Columbus, IN 47201
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbus
409 6th St #C, Columbus, IN 47201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,242
$4,556
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
725 Sycamore St, Columbus, IN 47201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
275 N Marr Rd, Columbus, IN 47201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,640
Apartment for rent
1d ago
420 Wint Ln, Columbus, IN 47201
2 beds
2 baths
$1,150–$1,200
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 $1,350 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Columbus?
Average rent prices in Columbus have decreased by 6% 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 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $595 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 $54,000/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 our current listings, 32% of Columbus rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 19 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 59 units.
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).