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Last updated on June 21, 2026
Average rent in
Columbus, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 21, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Columbus
$1,900/mo
56%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbus is $1,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbus
9
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Columbus rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Columbus, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Columbus, MI
Average rent prices in Columbus have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 56% 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, MI
Rent prices in Columbus vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Columbus is $1,488, whereas a house costs $1,634. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbus run $1,488 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $600 | No Change | 86% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,669 |  1% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | - | - |
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, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,488 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,825 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,634 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$600
Last year
86%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,669
Last 30 days
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
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, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,488
Condos
Average rent
$1,825
Houses
Average rent
$1,634
The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbus, MI, 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.
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Frequently asked questions for Columbus, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Columbus rental market.
How much is rent in Columbus?
The average rent in Columbus is $1,900 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Columbus?
Average rent prices in Columbus have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 56% since last year.
How does Columbus rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Columbus is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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 $76,000/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).