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Columbus, GA

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Old South elegance on the Chattahoochee River.

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As one of Georgia’s largest cities, Columbus combines southern charm with thoroughly modern urban personality. The downtown district sits on the western edge of the city, along the Chattahoochee River; this is where you’ll find some of the city’s best-preserved examples of historic architecture, housing a world-class selection of restaurants and an impressive array of performing arts venues. The Columbus Civic Center is home to the city’s minor league football and ice hockey teams, and regularly attracts major national touring acts as well.

Columbus has a heavy population of armed service members and civilian military employees thanks to the close proximity to Fort Moore, one of the nation’s largest military installations and home to the U.S. Army’s Infantry School. The city is also home to several small to mid-sized college campuses, with the attending student bodies and faculty adding significant intellectual capital to the community.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Columbus, GA is $962 for a studio, $1,043 for one bedroom, $1,127 for two bedrooms, and $1,478 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbus has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,043/month
846 Sq Ft
House
$1,371/month
1,322 Sq Ft
Condo
$843/month
484 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

40

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

Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy

Public

Grades K-5

507 Students

10
out of 10

Mathews Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

755 Students

8
out of 10

North Columbus Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

745 Students

6
out of 10

New Mountain Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

501 Students

6
out of 10

Eagle Ridge Academy

Public

Grades PK-5

659 Students

5
out of 10

Rainey McCullers School of the Arts

Public

Grades 6-12

384 Students

8
out of 10

Richards Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

819 Students

7
out of 10

Aaron Cohn Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

524 Students

7
out of 10

Blackmon Road Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

566 Students

6
out of 10

Double Churches Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

413 Students

5
out of 10

Columbus High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,131 Students

10
out of 10

Rainey McCullers School of the Arts

Public

Grades 6-12

384 Students

8
out of 10

Northside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,402 Students

7
out of 10

Shaw High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,234 Students

4
out of 10

Jordan Vocational High School

Public

Grades 9-12

869 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center
  • Columbus Botanical Garden
  • Coca-Cola Space Science Center

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