Average Rent in Columbus, NC and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Columbus, NC

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, NC is $1,450. This is -27% lower than the national average.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,450

52%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, NC is $1,450. This is -27% lower than the national average.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

47%

40%

13%

$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500

$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

56%

44%

Owner-occupied

Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Columbus, NC
The monthly rent for an apartment in Columbus, NC is $1,222. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, NC costs about $1,147 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $814. Houses for rent in Columbus, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,095.


1 bedroom	$1,395	-	-
2 bedroom	$1,595	No Change	93%
3 bedroom	$2,300	11%	49%
4 bedroom	$4,500	2%	32%
Studio	$1,100	No Change	-


Apartments	$1,222	No Change	No Change
Condos	$1,547	-	No Change
Houses	$2,095	5%	9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

93%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

49%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

Last year

32%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbus, NC, 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.

Compare rent prices in Columbus, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Columbus, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brevard, NC.

Columbus

Median rent price$1,450

27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, NC is 31% lower than the median rent in Brevard, NC.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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