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Smiths Station, AL

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Delight in rural tranquility near Columbus and Auburn

Peaceful Scenic Convenient Laidback Rural

Smiths Station, also known as Smiths, is a largely residential community situated about nine miles northwest of Columbus, Georgia. Smiths exudes a tranquil small-town feel, with numerous apartments and houses available for rent between vast stretches of green space.

Smiths Station residents enjoy a rural atmosphere within short driving distance of big-city amenities like Columbus State University and Peachtree Mall. The community is also just a 30-minute drive away from Auburn University.

Close proximity to these universities makes Smiths Station a top choice for countless students, faculty, and staff desiring a quiet home environment within driving distance of campus. Getting around from Smiths Station is easy with direct access to U.S. Highway 280.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Smiths Station, AL is $1,086 for one bedroom, $1,090 for two bedrooms, and $1,602 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Smiths Station has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,086/month
902 Sq Ft
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Transportation

13

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

21

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

West Smiths Station Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

870 Students

8
out of 10

Smiths Station Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

815 Students

8
out of 10

Smiths Station Intermediate School

Public

Grades PK-6

645 Students

8
out of 10

Wacoochee Jr High School

Public

Grades 7-8

934 Students

8
out of 10

Smith Station Freshman Ctr

Public

Grades 9

463 Students

1
out of 10

Smiths Station High School

Public

Grades 10-12

1,286 Students

4
out of 10

Smith Station Freshman Ctr

Public

Grades 9

463 Students

1
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Columbus

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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.