City Limits Spring Hill
2513 Nashville Hwy,
Columbia, TN 38401
$1,305 - $2,090
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Columbia, TN
What is the average rent in Columbia, TN?
$1,297/month
Average Rent
754 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Columbia, TN is $1,297 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Columbia more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Columbia, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,297 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,403 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,557 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Columbia, TN?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.3%, which averages out to $29 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Columbia, TN
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
0%
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12%
$700 - $1,000/month
69%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbia?
Based on current rent prices, Arden Village is the most affordable neighborhood in Columbia.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbia?
Based on current rent prices, Arden Village is the most expensive neighborhood in Columbia.
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Which Columbia neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Columbia with the most apartments available is Arden Village .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Columbia, TN?
Because the average rent in Columbia is $1,297, you’ll want to make about $4,323 per month or $51,876 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Columbia, TN is 6.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Columbia is 8.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,557. You can expect to pay 4.2% less for groceries, 20.8% less for utilities, and 9.9% less for transportation.
How does Columbia, TN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Columbia, TN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.