Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 22, 2026
Last updated on March 22, 2026
Last updated on March 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, NC is $1,950. This is +2%, or $40, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, NC is $1,950. This is +2%, or $40, higher 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.
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Columbus, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, NC have decreased by 14% in the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $1,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, NC costs about $1,050 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 | $1,295 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,385 | No Change | 77% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 4% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 2% | - | |
Studio | $1,150 | 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 | $1,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,150
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,385
Last year
77%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
2%
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
$1,400
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
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
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, NC is 11% lower than the median rent in Brevard, NC.
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2 beds
2 baths
$814
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3 beds
2 baths
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3 beds
2 baths
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$1,725
House for rent
Available Mar 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
1260 Blanton St, Columbus, NC 28722
3 beds
2 baths
$1,725
House for rent
Available Mar 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
221 Dublin Ln #0, Columbus, NC 28722
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Mar 17
2d ago
113 Ashley Meadows Cir, Columbus, NC 28722
2 beds
2 baths
$814
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Columbus
1260 Blanton St, Columbus, NC 28722
3 beds
2 baths
$1,725
House for rent
Available Mar 16