Last updated on May 23, 2026

Average rent in
Columbus, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Columbus

$1,400/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Columbus is $1,400 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $549 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Columbus

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 7% over the last month and have increased by 22% 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 $825, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbus run $890 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.

Listings

Studio

$1,339

5%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,629

9%

78%

2 bedroom

$812

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,725

4%

7%

4 bedroom

$889

4%

35%

Studio

Average rent

$1,339

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,629

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

78%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$812

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$889

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

35%

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$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$900
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, MS is 56% 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

2112 14th Ave N #A - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Columbus

2112 14th Ave N.

2112 14th Ave N #A, Columbus, MS 39701

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

2602 6th Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbus

2602 6th Ave N

2602 6th Ave N, Columbus, MS 39701

2 beds

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available May 1

20 Knights Cv #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Columbus

20 Knights Cove Apartments

20 Knights Cv #7, Columbus, MS 39705

2 beds

2 baths

$950

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

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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 $1,400 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Columbus?

Average rent prices in Columbus have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.

How does Columbus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Columbus is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $549 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 $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Columbus?

The current data does not provide a clear trend on whether rents are going up or down in Columbus, MS.

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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