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Rental Market Trends in Columbus, GA

What is the average rent in Columbus, GA?

$1,052/month

Average Rent

841 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Columbus, GA is $1,052 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/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 $1,012 per month for a studio, $1,052 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,147 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,502 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,012/month
521 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,052/month
841 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,147/month
1,145 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,502/month
1,443 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$736/month
368 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,018/month
943 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,331/month
1,254 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,755/month
1,644 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$890/month
748 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,089/month
737 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Columbus, GA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $8 more 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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Rent Ranges in Columbus, GA
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Columbus, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
19% Below $700/month
38% $700 - $1,000/month
34% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbus?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Merrywood
$838/month
761 Sq Ft
Linden
$850/month
770 Sq Ft
Dimon Woods
$870/month
717 Sq Ft
Southeast Columbus
$900/month
692 Sq Ft
Brookview Estates
$942/month
980 Sq Ft
Downtown Historic District
$946/month
570 Sq Ft
Midtown Columbus
$965/month
812 Sq Ft
Saint Elmo Place
$978/month
842 Sq Ft
East Columbus
$979/month
874 Sq Ft
Cottonwood Plantation
$1,011/month
945 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbus?

Based on current rent prices, Uptown Columbus, Peppertree and Downtown Columbus are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbus.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Uptown Columbus
$1,555/month
818 Sq Ft
Peppertree
$1,442/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Downtown Columbus
$1,322/month
774 Sq Ft
Big Creek
$1,256/month
1,101 Sq Ft
Doubletree
$1,256/month
1,101 Sq Ft
Inverness
$1,256/month
1,025 Sq Ft
Brookstone
$1,194/month
1,054 Sq Ft
Greystone at the Woodlands
$1,194/month
1,054 Sq Ft
Greystone
$1,170/month
873 Sq Ft
Old Town
$1,169/month
742 Sq Ft

Which Columbus neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Columbus
$1,167/month
901 Sq Ft
Northside Columbus
$1,167/month
901 Sq Ft
East Columbus
$979/month
874 Sq Ft
Midtown Columbus
$965/month
812 Sq Ft
Southeast Columbus
$900/month
692 Sq Ft
Downtown Columbus
$1,322/month
774 Sq Ft
Uptown Columbus
$1,555/month
818 Sq Ft
Dimon Woods
$870/month
717 Sq Ft
Cottonwood Plantation
$1,011/month
945 Sq Ft
The Vinings
$1,011/month
945 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 $1,052, you’ll want to make about $3,506 per month or $42,072 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 13.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Columbus is 29.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,012 - $1,502. You can expect to pay 2.8% less for groceries, 7.4% less for utilities, and 17.6% less for transportation.

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Columbus, GA

1,610 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Averages

Merrywood

Columbus, GA

Uptown Columbus

Columbus, GA

Studio
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$1,297/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,483/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,115/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,780/month
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Columbus, GA 31901

$1,400 - $3,000 Total Monthly Price

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8400 Veterans Pkwy,
Columbus, GA 31909

$1,100 - $2,045

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Ballantyne Commons of Columbus

8160 Veterans Pkwy,
Columbus, GA 31909

$1,125 - $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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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