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Rental Market Trends in Columbus, GA

What is the average rent in Columbus, GA?

$1,051/month

Average Rent

845 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Columbus, GA is $1,051 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Columbus more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Columbus, you can expect to pay about $1,044 per month for a studio, $1,051 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,146 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,498 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,044/month
579 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,051/month
845 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,146/month
1,146 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,498/month
1,446 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$924/month
140 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,098/month
879 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,422/month
1,254 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,091/month
1,837 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,117/month
693 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Columbus, GA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Columbus, GA
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Columbus, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
23% Below $700/month
35% $700 - $1,000/month
34% $1,001 - $1,500/month
7% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbus?

Based on current rent prices, Southeast Columbus, Merrywood and Linden are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbus.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast Columbus
$819/month
706 Sq Ft
Merrywood
$834/month
760 Sq Ft
Linden
$840/month
770 Sq Ft
Dimon Woods
$844/month
744 Sq Ft
Battle Forest
$882/month
608 Sq Ft
East Columbus
$951/month
854 Sq Ft
Midtown Columbus
$993/month
818 Sq Ft
Downtown Historic District
$1,016/month
570 Sq Ft
Cottonwood Plantation
$1,038/month
935 Sq Ft
The Vinings
$1,042/month
916 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbus?

Based on current rent prices, Uptown Columbus, High Uptown Historic District and Big Creek are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbus.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Uptown Columbus
$1,559/month
812 Sq Ft
High Uptown Historic District
$1,378/month
860 Sq Ft
Big Creek
$1,349/month
1,099 Sq Ft
Doubletree
$1,349/month
1,099 Sq Ft
Downtown Columbus
$1,334/month
793 Sq Ft
Old Town
$1,315/month
841 Sq Ft
Inverness
$1,275/month
1,095 Sq Ft
Greystone
$1,260/month
859 Sq Ft
Northside Columbus
$1,189/month
873 Sq Ft
North Columbus
$1,186/month
869 Sq Ft

Which Columbus neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Columbus with the most apartments available are Northside Columbus, North Columbus and East Columbus .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northside Columbus
$1,189/month
873 Sq Ft
North Columbus
$1,186/month
869 Sq Ft
East Columbus
$951/month
854 Sq Ft
Downtown Columbus
$1,334/month
793 Sq Ft
Old Town
$1,315/month
841 Sq Ft
Midtown Columbus
$993/month
818 Sq Ft
Southeast Columbus
$819/month
706 Sq Ft
Uptown Columbus
$1,559/month
812 Sq Ft
Dimon Woods
$844/month
744 Sq Ft
The Vinings
$1,042/month
916 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Columbus, GA?

Because the average rent in Columbus is $1,051, you’ll want to make about $3,503 per month or $42,036 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 Columbus, GA is 0.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Columbus is 30.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,044 - $1,498. You can expect to pay 2.5% less for groceries, 11.1% less for utilities, and 8.4% less for transportation.

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Columbus, GA

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How does Columbus, GA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Southeast Columbus

Columbus, GA

Uptown Columbus

Columbus, GA

Studio
$626/month
$1,311/month
One Bedroom
$717/month
$1,447/month
Two Bedroom
$765/month
$2,073/month
Three Bedroom
$1,048/month
$2,751/month
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Prose Columbus

Prose Columbus

6700 River Rd,
Columbus, GA 31904

1-2 Beds | $1,230 - $1,736

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Midland Falls Apartments

6029 Flat Rock Rd,
Columbus, GA 31907

1-3 Beds | $949 - $1,614

The Currents at Riverfront Place

The Currents at Riverfront Place

1300 Front Ave,
Columbus, GA 31901

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,350 - $3,000

Ballantyne Commons of Columbus

Ballantyne Commons of Columbus

8160 Veterans Pkwy,
Columbus, GA 31909

1-3 Beds | $1,035 - $1,695

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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