Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 3, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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 | - |
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 | $1,372 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 4% | 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%
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
$1,372
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
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
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, NC is 21% higher than the median rent in Brevard, NC.
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3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
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Available Feb 6
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3 beds
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$1,995
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Available Feb 6
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3 beds
2 baths
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2 baths
$2,200
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2 beds
2 baths
$814
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