Average Rent in Columbus GA
7 apartment buildings, 78 units. Real prices pulled from each property's leasing system this morning.
Avg Rent
$1,223/mo
Cheapest
$875/mo
Properties
7
Units
78
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Columbus GA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Columbus GA Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Cross Creek
3911 Steam Mill Rd, Columbus, GA 31907, USA
Post Ridge
501 16th Ave N, Phenix City, AL 36869, USA
The Village on Cherokee
3113 Cherokee Ave, Columbus, GA 31906, USA
The District at Phenix City
2700 College Dr, Phenix City, AL 36869, USA
The Gardens on Stadium
3300 Stadium Dr, Phenix City, AL 36867, USA
Lofts at Riverwalk
3201 1st Ave, Columbus, GA 31904, USA
Steeple Crest Apartments
5001 Riverchase Dr, Phenix City, AL 36867, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cross Creek 3911 Steam Mill Rd, Columbus, GA 31907, USA | $875 | $958 | $1.06 | 4.1 | 9 |
| 2 | Post Ridge 501 16th Ave N, Phenix City, AL 36869, USA | $875 | $968 | $1.14 | 3.7 | 9 |
| 3 | The Village on Cherokee 3113 Cherokee Ave, Columbus, GA 31906, USA | $900 | $950 | $1.39 | 4.5 | 4 |
| 4 | The District at Phenix City 2700 College Dr, Phenix City, AL 36869, USA | $1,069 | $1,326 | $0.89 | 4 | 27 |
| 5 | The Gardens on Stadium 3300 Stadium Dr, Phenix City, AL 36867, USA | $1,135 | $1,219 | $1.12 | 4.6 | 10 |
| 6 | Lofts at Riverwalk 3201 1st Ave, Columbus, GA 31904, USA | $1,192 | $1,192 | $0.97 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 7 | Steeple Crest Apartments 5001 Riverchase Dr, Phenix City, AL 36867, USA | $1,204 | $1,392 | $1.19 | 3.7 | 18 |
Explore Each Property
Cross Creek
4.13911 Steam Mill Rd, Columbus, GA 31907, USA
Post Ridge
3.7501 16th Ave N, Phenix City, AL 36869, USA
The Village on Cherokee
4.53113 Cherokee Ave, Columbus, GA 31906, USA
The District at Phenix City
42700 College Dr, Phenix City, AL 36869, USA
The Gardens on Stadium
4.63300 Stadium Dr, Phenix City, AL 36867, USA
Lofts at Riverwalk
3.63201 1st Ave, Columbus, GA 31904, USA
Columbus GA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Columbus GA is $1,223 per month, based on 78 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $875 at Cross Creek to $1,204 at Steeple Crest Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,062/mo | $875/mo | 29 |
| 2 Bed | $1,247/mo | $875/mo | 28 |
| 3 Bed | $1,411/mo | $1,125/mo | 21 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Columbus GA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$49,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,223/mo.
Comfortable income
$59,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($875/mo), you need to earn at least $35,000/year.
Cost of living in Columbus GA
We only have live rent data for Columbus GA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,223 |
| Estimated total | $1,223/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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