Rental Market Trends in Columbia, TN

Q: What is the average rent in Columbia, TN?

As of April 2026, the average rent in Columbia, TN was $1,280/month.

What is the average rent in Columbia, TN?

$1,280/month

Average Rent

754 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Columbia, TN is $1,280 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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, $1,280 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,380 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,542 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,280/month

754 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$1,380/month

1,032 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$1,542/month

1,084 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$962/month

493 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$1,210/month

397 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$1,950/month

1,309 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$2,478/month

2,303 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$1,443/month

844 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$1,962/month

1,463 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Columbia, TN?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $13 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below $700/month

12% $700 - $1,000/month

69% $1,001 - $1,500/month

15% $1,501 - $2,000/month

4% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Columbia is $1,280, you’ll want to make about $4,266 per month or $51,192 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 6.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Columbia is 9.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,542. You can expect to pay 3.8% less for groceries, 20.3% less for utilities, and 9.3% 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.

Apartment Averages

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City Limits

2513 Nashville Hwy,
Columbia, TN 38401

$1,349 - $2,996

1-3 Beds

Bexley Spring Hill

2600 Napa Valley Way,
Columbia, TN 38401

$1,349 - $1,764

1-2 Beds

Crest at Arden Village Apartments

2401 Arden Vlg,
Columbia, TN 38401

$1,385 - $1,969

1-3 Beds

The Farm at Golston Hill Collection

2550 Pillow Dr,
Columbia, TN 38401

$1,264 - $3,361

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Columbia, TN

Brookside Properties

147

Communities
25,330

Units
59

Cities

4 Communities in Columbia

Volunteer Properties

51

Communities
5,532

Units
21

Cities

3 Communities in Columbia

RPM

653

Communities
179,706

Units
259

Cities

1 Community in Columbia

RAM Partners

296

Communities
78,616

Units
170

Cities

1 Community in Columbia

Highmark Residential

208

Communities
60,049

Units
114

Cities

1 Community in Columbia

Elmington Capital

145

Communities
23,735

Units
77

Cities

1 Community in Columbia

Mission Rock Residential

93

Communities
23,022

Units
68

Cities

1 Community in Columbia

Weinstein Properties

61

Communities
20,955

Units
33

Cities

1 Community in Columbia

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.