Last updated on July 7, 2026

Average rent in
Columbus, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Columbus

$1,200/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Columbus is $1,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$0.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Columbus

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $925, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbus run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$1,219

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,539

7%

142%

2 bedroom

$825

1%

21%

3 bedroom

$1,550

4%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,075

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,219

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,539

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

142%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

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$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, MS is 41% higher than the median rent in Aberdeen, MS.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Aberdeen

$850

N/A
Last year
Amory

$275

decreased by57%
Last year
Cottondale

$1,247

decreased by7%
Last year
Decatur

$1,050

Flat
Last year
Elrod

$1,250

increased by24%
Last year
Fayette

$965

N/A
Last year

Discover rentals in Columbus, MS

3412 Camellia Cir #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbus

Private Bedroom in Furnished Home / Crash Pad – Ideal for UPT, TDY, students, or traveling professionals

3412 Camellia Cir #NA, Columbus, MS 39705

4 beds

2 baths

$650

House for rent

Available Apr 6

616 14th St N #622 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Columbus

616-622 14th St Quadplex

616 14th St N #622, Columbus, MS 39701

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

Military Square Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.3

Very good

Military Square Apartments

815 13th St N, Columbus, MS 39701

2 beds

1 bath

$720

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ 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 Jul 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 $1,200 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Columbus?

Average rent prices in Columbus have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $750 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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790 Moores Creek Rd, Columbus, MS 39701, USA
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147 Beech St, Columbus, MS 39702, USA
217 Cedar Dr, Columbus, MS 39705, USA
323 Forest Glen Rd, Columbus, MS 39705, USA
417 1st St S, Columbus, MS 39701, USA
607 Peach St, Columbus, MS 39701, USA
1004 3rd Ave N, Columbus, MS 39701, USA
3412 Camellia Cir, Columbus, MS 39705, USA
378 Badger Ln, Columbus, MS 39705, USA
616 14th St N, Columbus, MS 39701, USA
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1402 5th Ave N, Columbus, MS 39701, USA
1921 Old Aberdeen Rd, Columbus, MS 39705, USA
278 Concourse Rd, Columbus, MS 39702, USA
185 Megan Ln, Columbus, MS 39705, USA
1518 27th St N, Columbus, MS 39701, USA
220 20th St N, Columbus, MS 39701, USA
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