Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Mississippi University for Women, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Columbus

$1,450/mo

increased by97%

vs previous year

The average rent in Columbus is $1,450 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Columbus

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Columbus rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Mississippi University for Women, MS

Average rent prices in Columbus have increased by 97% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Mississippi University for Women, MS

Rent prices in Columbus vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Columbus is $950, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbus run $1,017 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,017

-

-

2 bedroom

$875

-

114%

3 bedroom

$1,750

-

295%

4 bedroom

$2,075

-

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,017

2 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last year

114%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

295%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mississippi University for Women, MS, 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.

Discover rentals in Mississippi University for Women, MS

3412 Camellia Cir #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Columbus

Private Bedroom in Furnished Home / Crash Pad – Ideal for UPT, TDY, students, or traveling professionals

3412 Camellia Cir #NA, Columbus, MS 39705

4 beds

2 baths

$650

610 3rd Ave South - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

610 3rd Ave South

610 3rd Ave S, Columbus, MS 39701

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Military Square Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

Military Square Apartments

815 13th St N, Columbus, MS 39701

3 beds

1 bath

$850

110 21st St S #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Columbus

110 S 21st St

110 21st St S #3, Columbus, MS 39701

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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Frequently asked questions for Mississippi University for Women, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Columbus rental market.

How much is rent in Columbus?

The average rent in Columbus is $1,450 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Columbus?

Average rent prices in Columbus have increased by 97% since last year.

How does Columbus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Columbus is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Columbus?

To comfortably afford rent in Columbus, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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