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Rental Market Trends in Columbus, MS

What is the average rent in Columbus, MS?

$821/month

Average Rent

706 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Columbus, MS is $821 per month. This is 50% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/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 $675 per month for a studio, $821 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $948 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,284 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$675/month
550 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$821/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$948/month
879 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,284/month
1,030 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$787/month
918 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,583/month
1,229 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,608/month
2,261 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, MS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $23 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 October 2025
Legend
2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Columbus, MS
Last Updated October 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Columbus, MS
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
79% $700 - $1,000/month
16% $1,001 - $1,500/month
5% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Columbus is $821, you’ll want to make about $2,736 per month or $32,832 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.

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Columbus, MS

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Audubon Cove Apartments

Audubon Cove Apartments

506 Holly Hills Rd,
Columbus, MS 39705

$1,975

4 Beds

Cypress Park Apartments

Cypress Park Apartments

300 S Lehmberg Rd,
Columbus, MS 39702

$688 - $1,149

1-3 Beds

Chanticleer Apartments

Chanticleer Apartments

1127 6th St N,
Columbus, MS 39701

$1,250

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Chateaux Holly Hills

102 Newbell Rd,
Columbus, MS 39705

$950

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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