Columbus State University

Columbus, GA

Background Image

Columbus State University Main Campus - Columbus, GA

Area Guide

Share Guide

Join the Cougar nation in your glorious red and blue

CSU Columbus State Cougars Public Supportive Diverse Intimate Relevant Experiential Energetic

Columbus State University, founded in 1958, provides a creative, personal, and relevant college experience with nationally distinctive programs in the arts, education, business, nursing, and more. Top-notch faculty, impressive facilities, and small class sizes help students at Columbus State achieve personal and professional success in an increasingly global environment.

About 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, the CSU campus is proximate to plenty of houses and apartments available for rent. Access to I-185 and Manchester Expressway as well as Columbus Airport makes commuting and traveling from campus simple.

NCAA Division II Cougars athletic teams and over 100 student organizations contribute to an energetic atmosphere on the CSU campus. Columbus offers plenty of attractions just off campus, including the Chattahoochee River, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, and Uptown’s shops, nightlife, eateries, and artistic amenities. Both Atlanta and Montgomery are less than a two-hour drive away as well.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Columbus, GA is $963 for a studio, $1,043 for one bedroom, $1,126 for two bedrooms, and $1,433 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbus has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 513 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $963/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 847 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,043/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,147 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,126/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,460 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,433/month

    Average Rent

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

Airports

  • Columbus

Top Apartments Near Columbus State University

Houses Near Columbus State University

Property Management Companies

Search Nearby Rentals