Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Columbus, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Columbus
$1,650/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbus is $1,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbus
40
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 5% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $1,425, whereas a house costs $1,985. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbus run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,449.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 | 25% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,255 |  1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | 11% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 3% | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $1,968 | 6% | 3% |
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 | $1,425 | 2% | 4% | |
Condos | $1,100 | 81% | - | |
Houses | $1,985 | 15% | 21% |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,255
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,968
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
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
$1,425
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
81%
Houses
Average rent
$1,985
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
21%
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
13%lower than the national median
10%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, IN is 3% lower than the median rent in Bloomington, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,702
1%$1,916
15%$2,120
3%$2,194
7%$1,685
7%$1,745
12%$1,680
6%$1,322
26%$1,208
68%$1,125
3%$992
5%$1,095
16%Discover rentals in Columbus, IN
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbus
735 8th F, Columbus, IN 47201
1 bed
1 bath
$375
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
9055 Wexford Ct, Columbus, IN 47201
2 beds
2 baths
$531
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbus
2 beds
1 bath
$1,118
Apartment for rent
22h ago
420 Wint Ln, Columbus, IN 47201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,450
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,966
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
1565 N National Rd, Columbus, IN 47201
Studio
0 baths
$3,875
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,997
Price dropped $2,774Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 13
5h ago
Verified
639 Maple St, Columbus, IN 47201
2 beds
1 bath
$2,731
Price droppedApartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,713
Price dropped $1,910Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,927
Price dropped $2,606Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,774
Price dropped $1,222Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 13
5h ago
Verified
639 Maple St, Columbus, IN 47201
2 beds
1 bath
$2,731
Price droppedApartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,875
Price dropped $882Apartment 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 $1,650 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Columbus?
Average rent prices in Columbus have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Columbus rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Columbus is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $66,000/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).