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Rental Market Trends in Columbia, TN

What is the average rent in Columbia, TN?

$1,315/month

Average Rent

758 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2025, the average rent in Columbia, TN is $1,315 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/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, $1,315 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,441 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,607 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,315/month
758 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,441/month
1,042 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,607/month
1,052 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,384/month
868 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,985/month
1,603 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,417/month
2,175 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,617/month
1,075 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,813/month
2,528 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Columbia, TN?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $8 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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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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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Arden Village
$1,464/month
935 Sq Ft

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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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Arden Village
$1,464/month
935 Sq Ft

Which Columbia neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Columbia with the most apartments available is Arden Village .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Arden Village
$1,464/month
935 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Columbia, TN?

Because the average rent in Columbia is $1,315, you’ll want to make about $4,383 per month or $52,596 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 3.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Columbia is 2.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,607. You can expect to pay 4.2% less for groceries, 14.5% less for utilities, and 7.6% less for transportation.

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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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Apartment communities in Columbia we think you'll love

City Limits Spring Hill

City Limits Spring Hill

2513 Nashville Hwy,
Columbia, TN 38401

1-3 Beds | $1,305 - $2,090

Crest at Arden Village

Crest at Arden Village

2401 Arden Vlg,
Columbia, TN 38401

1 Bed | $1,349 - $1,459

Bexley Spring Hill

Bexley Spring Hill

2600 Napa Valley Way,
Columbia, TN 38401

1-2 Beds | $1,379 - $1,779

Preston Apartment Homes

Preston Apartment Homes

2411 Pulaski Hwy,
Columbia, TN 38401

1-3 Beds | $1,199 - $2,289

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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 February 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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