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Rental Market Trends in Columbus, GA

What is the average rent in Columbus, GA?

$1,072/month

Average Rent

841 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

Columbus, GA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Columbus, GA is $1,072 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Columbus more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Columbus average $1,036 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Columbus average $1,072 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Columbus average $1,162 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Columbus average $1,525 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,036/month
521 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,072/month
841 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,162/month
1,139 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,525/month
1,442 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$685/month
479 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,006/month
862 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,363/month
1,312 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,029/month
1,919 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Columbus, GA
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Columbus, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
18% Below $700/month
39% $700 - $1,000/month
32% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbus?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast Columbus
$942/month
708 Sq Ft
Midtown Columbus
$997/month
896 Sq Ft
East Columbus
$1,015/month
850 Sq Ft
North Columbus
$1,173/month
879 Sq Ft
Old Town
$1,270/month
792 Sq Ft
Downtown Columbus
$1,297/month
777 Sq Ft
Uptown Columbus
$1,555/month
818 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbus?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Uptown Columbus
$1,555/month
818 Sq Ft
Downtown Columbus
$1,297/month
777 Sq Ft
Old Town
$1,270/month
792 Sq Ft
North Columbus
$1,173/month
879 Sq Ft
East Columbus
$1,015/month
850 Sq Ft
Midtown Columbus
$997/month
896 Sq Ft
Southeast Columbus
$942/month
708 Sq Ft

Which Columbus neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Columbus
$1,173/month
879 Sq Ft
East Columbus
$1,015/month
850 Sq Ft
Downtown Columbus
$1,297/month
777 Sq Ft
Southeast Columbus
$942/month
708 Sq Ft
Midtown Columbus
$997/month
896 Sq Ft
Uptown Columbus
$1,555/month
818 Sq Ft
Old Town
$1,270/month
792 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 $1,072, you’ll want to make about $3,573 per month or $42,876 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 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 $1,036 - $1,525. 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

1,188 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Columbus, GA 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 Averages

Southeast Columbus

Columbus, GA

Uptown Columbus

Columbus, GA

Studio
$827/month
$1,307/month
One Bedroom
$807/month
$1,496/month
Two Bedroom
$810/month
$2,148/month
Three Bedroom
$1,094/month
$2,792/month
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6029 Flat Rock Rd,
Columbus, GA 31907

$930 - $1,484 Total Monthly Price

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Ballantyne Commons of Columbus

Ballantyne Commons of Columbus

8160 Veterans Pkwy,
Columbus, GA 31909

$1,120 - $1,780 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Prose Columbus

Prose Columbus

6700 River Rd,
Columbus, GA 31904

$1,404 - $1,754 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

The Currents at Riverfront Place

The Currents at Riverfront Place

1300 Front Ave,
Columbus, GA 31901

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

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Property Management Companies in Columbus, GA

RAM Partners
RAM Partners
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    Communities

  • 80,413

    Units

  • 171

    Cities

14 Communities in Columbus
Woodruff Real Estate Services, LLC
Woodruff Real Estate Services, LLC
  • 39

    Communities

  • 6,011

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

10 Communities in Columbus
J.P. Thayer Companies
J.P. Thayer Companies
  • 13

    Communities

  • 1,644

    Units

  • 2

    Cities

9 Communities in Columbus
RangeWater
RangeWater
  • 216

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  • 52,932

    Units

  • 118

    Cities

7 Communities in Columbus
Sharp Management Corporation
Sharp Management Corporation
  • 27

    Communities

  • 6,842

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

2 Communities in Columbus
Tribridge Residential
Tribridge Residential
  • 29

    Communities

  • 5,657

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

2 Communities in Columbus
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,526

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  • 969,710

    Units

  • 900

    Cities

1 Community in Columbus
Pegasus Residential
Pegasus Residential
  • 200

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    Units

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    Cities

1 Community in Columbus

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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 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.

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