Summer Lake
19707 US Highway 280 E,
Smiths Station, AL 36877
$1,147 - $1,686
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Smiths Station
Smiths Station, AL
Area Guide
Delight in rural tranquility near Columbus and Auburn
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Scenic
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Convenient
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Laidback
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Rural
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Smiths Station, also known as Smiths, is a largely residential community situated about nine miles northwest of Columbus, Georgia. Smiths exudes a tranquil small-town feel, with numerous apartments and houses available for rent between vast stretches of green space.
Smiths Station residents enjoy a rural atmosphere within short driving distance of big-city amenities like Columbus State University and Peachtree Mall. The community is also just a 30-minute drive away from Auburn University.
Close proximity to these universities makes Smiths Station a top choice for countless students, faculty, and staff desiring a quiet home environment within driving distance of campus. Getting around from Smiths Station is easy with direct access to U.S. Highway 280.
Rent Trends
As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Smiths Station, AL is $1,161 for one bedroom, $1,368 for two bedrooms, and $1,582 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Smiths Station has decreased by -10.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,161/month
904 Sq Ft
House
$2,208/month
2,114 Sq Ft
Transportation
13
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.
21
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Smiths Station Intermediate School
Public
Grades PK-6
645 Students
West Smiths Station Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-6
870 Students
Smiths Station Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-6
815 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
934 Students
Public
Grades 9
463 Students
Public
Grades 10-12
1,286 Students
Public
Grades 9
463 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Coca-Cola Space Science Center
- Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center
- Columbus Botanical Garden
Airports
- Columbus
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† 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 November 2025.