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Average Rent in Columbus GA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Columbus GA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$950/mo
Lowest Available
$875/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
4
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 $950 per month across 1 apartment community and 4 available units.
The most affordable option is Cross Creek starting at $875/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $950/mo.
Prices range from $875 to $975 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Columbus GA Rent Price History
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Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Rent by Bedroom Type in Columbus GA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Columbus GA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek | $875/mo | $950/mo | 4 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Columbus GA Apartments
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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
$38,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $950/mo.
Comfortable income
$46,000/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.
Median household income in Columbus GA is $56,622 , about 24% above 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) | $950 |
| Utilities | $251 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $599 |
| Healthcare | $292 |
| Other goods and services | $468 |
| Estimated total | $3,081/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.
Explore Columbus GA Apartments
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