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Average Rent in Columbus 31904 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Columbus 31904, Columbus, GA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,450/mo
Lowest Available
$1,212/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
9
available now
Columbus 31904 vs Columbus, GA Average
Columbus 31904 is more expensive the Columbus, GA average by $116/mo (9%). The citywide average is $1,334/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Columbus 31904?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Columbus 31904 is $1,450 per month across 1 apartment community and 9 available units.
The most affordable option is Lofts at Riverwalk starting at $1,212/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,250/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,507/mo.
Prices range from $1,212 to $1,717 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Columbus 31904
Rent Prices by Apartment in Columbus 31904
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Riverwalk | $1,212/mo | $1,450/mo | 9 | 3.6 |
Google Search Trends for Columbus 31904 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Columbus 31904
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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
$58,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,450/mo.
Comfortable income
$70,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,212/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in Columbus 31904 is $56,622 , about 19% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Columbus 31904
Overall prices in Columbus 31904 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 31904's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,450 |
| Utilities | $251 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $599 |
| Healthcare | $292 |
| Other goods and services | $468 |
| Estimated total | $3,581/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 31904 Apartments
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