Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 6, 2026
Last updated on May 6, 2026
Last updated on May 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, NC is $1,750. This is -10%, or $200, lower than the national average.
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As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, NC is $1,750. This is -10%, or $200, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, NC have increased by 13% in the last month and have increased by 115% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Columbus, NC is $1,295. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, NC costs about $1,100 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $814. Houses for rent in Columbus, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,750.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,200 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 14% | 93% | |
3 bedroom | $2,425 | 1% | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,495 | No Change | - | |
Studio | $1,250 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Columbus, NC.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,497 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,750 | 16% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
93%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,425
Last 30 days
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Columbus, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Condos
Average rent
$1,497
Houses
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
16%
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.
Median rent prices in Columbus, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brevard, NC.
Columbus
lower than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, NC is 5% lower than the median rent in Brevard, NC.
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5d+ ago
113 Ashley Meadows Cir, Columbus, NC 28722
2 beds
2 baths
$814
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Columbus
70 Chocolate Drop Mtn, Columbus, NC 28722
4 beds
3 baths
$4,250
$3,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
House for rent in Columbus
70 Chocolate Drop Mtn, Columbus, NC 28722
4 beds
3 baths
$4,250
$3,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
House for rent in Columbus
70 Chocolate Drop Mtn, Columbus, NC 28722
4 beds
3 baths
$4,250
$3,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
221 Dublin Ln #0, Columbus, NC 28722
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Jan 22
5d+ ago
113 Ashley Meadows Cir, Columbus, NC 28722
2 beds
2 baths
$814
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
50 Hemlock Ct, Columbus, NC 28722
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Columbus
70 Chocolate Drop Mtn, Columbus, NC 28722
4 beds
3 baths
$4,250
$3,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 1