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Average Rent in Columbus GA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Columbus GA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$973/mo
Lowest Available
$875/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
14
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Columbus GA
Compare average rent across Columbus GA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus 31904 | $1,192 | $1,192 | 1 | 1 |
| East Columbus | $958 | $875 | 1 | 9 |
| Columbus 31906 | $950 | $900 | 1 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Columbus GA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Columbus GA is $973 per month across 3 apartment communities and 14 available units.
The most affordable option is Cross Creek starting at $875/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $966/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $950/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,125/mo.
Prices range from $875 to $1,192 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 11 units are currently listed.
Columbus GA Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Columbus GA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Columbus GA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek | $875/mo | $958/mo | 9 | 4.1 |
| The Village on Cherokee | $900/mo | $950/mo | 4 | 4.5 |
| Lofts at Riverwalk | $1,192/mo | $1,192/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
Google Search Trends for Columbus GA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Columbus GA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$39,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $973/mo.
Comfortable income
$47,000/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) | $973 |
| Estimated total | $973/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.
Explore Columbus GA Apartments
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