Last updated on October 7, 2026

Average rent in
Columbus, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Columbus

$1,425/mo

increased by30%

vs previous year

The average rent in Columbus is $1,425 per month as of October 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Columbus

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Columbus rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 30% 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 $875, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbus run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

1 bedroom

$950

8%

80%

2 bedroom

$850

3%

26%

3 bedroom

$1,800

3%

29%

4 bedroom

$2,600

8%

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

80%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

36%

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$1,425
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$925
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, MS is 54% higher than the median rent in Aberdeen, MS.

Discover rentals in Columbus, MS

Knights Cove Mobile Homes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Knights Cove Mobile Homes

34 Knights Cv, Columbus, MS 39705

2 beds

1 bath

$600

3412 Camellia Cir #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbus

4 beds

2 baths

$650

Military Square Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

7.8

Very good

Military Square Apartments

815 13th St N, Columbus, MS 39701

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Chateaux Holly Hills Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Chateaux Holly Hills Apartments

102 Newbell Rd, Columbus, MS 39705

2 beds

1 bath

$875

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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 $1,425 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Columbus?

Average rent prices in Columbus have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 30% since last year.

How does Columbus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Columbus is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 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 $57,000/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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