Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2025
Average rent in
Columbus, NC
Last updated on November 1, 2025
Last updated on November 1, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, NC is $1,795. This is -8%, or $150, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,795
38%Total rentals
15
for rent on Zumper.com
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, NC is $1,795. This is -8%, or $150, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 38% 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 $1,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, NC costs about $1,087 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $814. Houses for rent in Columbus, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,250.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,295 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,697 | No Change |  110% | |
3 bedroom | $2,195 | 3% | 32% | |
4 bedroom | $3,495 | 2% | 21% | |
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 | $1,200 | No Change | 9% | |
Condos | $1,695 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,250 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,150
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,697
Last year
110%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
32%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
21%
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
$1,200
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
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
8%lower than the national median
12%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, NC is 17% lower than the median rent in Brevard, NC.
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Discover rentals in Columbus, NC
1d ago
113 Ashley Meadows Cir, Columbus, NC 28722
2 beds
2 baths
$814
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Columbus
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
Available Oct 24
1d ago
113 Ashley Meadows Cir, Columbus, NC 28722
2 beds
2 baths
$814
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Columbus
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
Available Oct 24