Average Rent in Columbus, GA
4 apartment buildings, 27 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,309/mo
market average
Cheapest
$875/mo
Cross Creek
Properties
4
tracked daily
Units
27
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 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 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Cross Creek
3911 Steam Mill Rd, Columbus, GA 31907, USA
The Village on Cherokee
3113 Cherokee Ave, Columbus, GA 31906, USA
Lofts at Riverwalk
3201 1st Ave, Columbus, GA 31904, USA
West Transformation
1806 17th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cross Creek 3911 Steam Mill Rd, Columbus, GA 31907, USA | $875 | $1,070 | $1.17 | 4.1 (123) | 14 |
| 2 | The Village on Cherokee 3113 Cherokee Ave, Columbus, GA 31906, USA | $900 | $910 | $1.52 | 4.5 (56) | 2 |
| 3 | Lofts at Riverwalk 3201 1st Ave, Columbus, GA 31904, USA | $1,212 | $1,450 | $1.15 | 3.6 (244) | 9 |
| 4 | West Transformation 1806 17th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901, USA | $2,500 | $2,750 | -- | 5 (16) | 2 |
Explore Each Property
Cross Creek
4.1 (123)3911 Steam Mill Rd, Columbus, GA 31907, USA
The Village on Cherokee
4.5 (56)3113 Cherokee Ave, Columbus, GA 31906, USA
Lofts at Riverwalk
3.6 (244)3201 1st Ave, Columbus, GA 31904, USA
West Transformation
5 (16)1806 17th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901, USA
Columbus, GA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Columbus, GA is $1,309 per month, based on 27 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $875 at Cross Creek to $2,500 at West Transformation.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,022/mo | $875/mo | 9 |
| 2 Bed | $1,288/mo | $1,050/mo | 15 |
| 3 Bed | $1,913/mo | $1,325/mo | 2 |
| 4 Bed | $3,000/mo | $3,000/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Columbus, GA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Columbus, GA averages $1,022/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,288/mo. At the local median household income of $56,622, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Columbus, GA at $1,072/mo. The current tracked market average runs 22% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Columbus, GA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
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
$52,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,309/mo.
Comfortable income
$63,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($875/mo), you need to earn at least $35,000/year.
Median household income in Columbus, GA is $56,622 , about 10% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Columbus, GA
Overall prices in Columbus, GA runs below the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 88.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Columbus, GA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,309 |
| Utilities | $251 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $599 |
| Healthcare | $292 |
| Other goods and services | $468 |
| Estimated total | $3,440/mo |
Population
204,383
Median household income
$56,622
Census median rent
$1,072/mo
Rent as % of income
29.5%
Median age
35.1
Mean commute
20 min
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 were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Georgia
How Columbus, GA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Columbus, GA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $2,143 | +64% | 113 |
| Augusta, GA | $1,535 | +17% | 22 |
| Athens, GA | $1,608 | +23% | 17 |
| Albany, GA | $903 | -31% | 15 |
| Alpharetta, GA | $1,779 | +36% | 14 |
| Marietta, GA | $1,757 | +34% | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Columbus, GA?
The average rent in Columbus, GA is $1,309 per month, based on 27 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Columbus, GA?
The lowest available rent in Columbus, GA starts at $875 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, GA?
1-bedroom apartments in Columbus, GA average $1,022/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $875/mo across 9 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Columbus, GA?
2-bedroom apartments in Columbus, GA average $1,288/mo. Units start from $1,050/mo across 15 units currently listed.
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