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Columbiana, AL

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A small Alabama town commutable to Birmingham

Golf Historic Suburban Wooded Commuter

Situated just 30 miles southeast of Birmingham lies the cozy town of Columbiana, Alabama. Home to affordable apartment rentals and a family-friendly atmosphere, Columbiana is the ideal suburb for renters. Dense woodlands surround Columbiana, and the town offers several locales for outdoor recreation, including Magnolia Meadows Golf Course.

Residents of Columbiana appreciate the town’s proximity to Coosa River and Lay Lake, where they can enjoy fishing, swimming, and boating. For even more outdoor recreation, check out the Talladega National Forest directly west of town. It’s the perfect place for hiking, mountain biking, and camping. This small town offers easy access to Interstate 65 and State Route 25, so locals can easily get to and from neighboring areas.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Columbiana, AL is $633 for one bedroom, $774 for two bedrooms, and $914 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbiana has increased by 3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$633/month
740 Sq Ft
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Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Elvin Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

534 Students

5
out of 10

Columbiana Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

428 Students

4
out of 10

Shelby County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

584 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.