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Rental Market Trends in West Columbia, TX

What is the average rent in West Columbia, TX?

$788/month

Average Rent

602 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2025, the average rent in West Columbia, TX is $788 per month. This is 52% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in West Columbia more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in West Columbia, you can expect to pay about $1,081 per month for a studio, $788 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $923 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $761 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,081/month
500 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$788/month
602 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$923/month
916 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$761/month
952 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,015/month
0 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 West Columbia, TX?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, 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.
Last Updated May 2025
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Market Trends Over Time

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

Because the average rent in West Columbia is $788, you’ll want to make about $2,626 per month or $31,512 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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West Columbia, TX

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138 N Mattson St

138 N Mattson St

138 N Mattson St,
West Columbia, TX 77486

3 Beds | $1,600

438 Wellshire Dr

438 Wellshire Dr

438 Wellshire Dr,
West Columbia, TX 77486

3 Beds | $2,200

108 Draeger Dr

108 Draeger Dr

108 Draeger Dr,
West Columbia, TX 77486

3 Beds | $2,000

10516 Belmont Orchard Trl

10516 Belmont Orchard Trl

10516 Belmont Orchard Trl,
West Columbia, TX 77486

3 Beds | $2,679

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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