Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Columbus, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Columbus

$1,200/mo

decreased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Columbus is $1,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $725 less per month.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Columbus

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Columbus rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Columbus, MS

Average rent prices in Columbus have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 27% 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, MS

Rent prices in Columbus vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Columbus is $850, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbus run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $812.

Listings

Studio

$1,219

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,800

6%

40%

2 bedroom

$812

14%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,500

3%

9%

4 bedroom

$1,500

10%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,219

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

40%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$812

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbus, MS, 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, MS compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Columbus and Aberdeen by all bedroom counts and property types.

Columbus

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$800
decreased by58%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, MS is 50% higher than the median rent in Aberdeen, MS.

Discover rentals in Columbus, MS

3412 Camellia Cir #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbus

4 beds

2 baths

$650

House for rent

Available Apr 6

616 14th St N #616 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Columbus

616-622 14th St Quadplex

616 14th St N #616, Columbus, MS 39701

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

2004 4th Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbus

2004 4th Ave. S

2004 4th Ave S, Columbus, MS 39701

2 beds

1 bath

$700

House for rent

Available Aug 1

Military Square Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Military Square Apartments

815 13th St N, Columbus, MS 39701

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Columbus, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Columbus rental market.

How much is rent in Columbus?

The average rent in Columbus is $1,200 per month as of August 15, 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 27% since last year.

How does Columbus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Columbus is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $725 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 $48,000/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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