Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Columbiana, AL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$637
Population
3,776
Renter Mix
32% Rent
A small Alabama town commutable to Birmingham
Golf
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Historic
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Suburban
Situated just 30 miles southeast of Birmingham lies the cozy town of Columbiana, Alabama. Home to affordable apartment rentals and a family-friendly atmosphere, Columbiana is the ideal suburb for renters. Dense woodlands surround Columbiana, and the town offers several locales for outdoor recreation, including Magnolia Meadows Golf Course.
Residents of Columbiana appreciate the town’s proximity to Coosa River and Lay Lake, where they can enjoy fishing, swimming, and boating. For even more outdoor recreation, check out the Talladega National Forest directly west of town. It’s the perfect place for hiking, mountain biking, and camping. This small town offers easy access to Interstate 65 and State Route 25, so locals can easily get to and from neighboring areas.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,220
Average: $72,640
Education
716
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,705
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Columbiana has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Columbiana, AL is $637 for one bedroom, $774 for two bedrooms, and $910 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbiana has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$637/month
740 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Columbiana, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
534 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
428 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
584 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.