Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Average rent in
Columbus, NC

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, NC is $2,200. This is +16%, or $300, higher than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,200

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, NC is $2,200. This is +16%, or $300, higher than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

24%
76%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $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 price trends in
Columbus, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, NC have increased by 133% in the last month and have increased by 10% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Columbus, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Columbus, NC is $1,372. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, NC costs about $1,107 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $814. Houses for rent in Columbus, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,250

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

22%

3 bedroom

$2,300

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,800

2%

20%

Studio

$900

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$900

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

20%

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$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, NC is 21% higher than the median rent in Brevard, NC.

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Vista Grand Projects

113 Ashley Meadows Cir, Columbus, NC 28722

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$814

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376 Hague Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 baths

$1,900

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Available Feb 6