Rental Market Trends in Columbia, TN

Q: What is the average rent in Columbia, TN?

As of March 2025, the average rent in Columbia, TN was $1,324/month.

What is the average rent in Columbia, TN?

$1,324/month

Average Rent

766 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2025, the average rent in Columbia, TN is $1,324 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,559/month, making renting in Columbia more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Columbia, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,324 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,425 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,552 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,324/month

766 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$1,425/month

1,041 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$1,552/month

1,060 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$1,453/month

993 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,064/month

1,536 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$2,511/month

2,253 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$1,899/month

1,564 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Columbia, TN?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

4% Below $700/month

8% $700 - $1,000/month

62% $1,001 - $1,500/month

21% $1,501 - $2,000/month

4% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Columbia, TN?

Because the average rent in Columbia is $1,324, you’ll want to make about $4,413 per month or $52,956 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Columbia, TN is 3.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Columbia is 2.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,552. You can expect to pay 4.2% less for groceries, 14.5% less for utilities, and 7.6% less for transportation.

How does Columbia, TN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Columbia, TN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Apartment Averages

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2513 Nashville Hwy,
Columbia, TN 38401

1-3 Beds | $1,305 - $2,090

Crest at Arden Village

2401 Arden Vlg,
Columbia, TN 38401

1 Bed | $1,249 - $1,464

Bexley Spring Hill

2600 Napa Valley Way,
Columbia, TN 38401

1-2 Beds | $1,379 - $1,822

Preston Apartment Homes

2411 Pulaski Hwy,
Columbia, TN 38401

1-3 Beds | $1,199 - $2,289

Property Management Companies in Columbia, TN

Brookside Properties

148

Communities
25,047

Units
56

Cities

4 Communities in Columbia

Volunteer Properties

49

Communities
4,654

Units
19

Cities

3 Communities in Columbia

Freeman Webb

85

Communities
15,654

Units
25

Cities

2 Communities in Columbia

RPM

612

Communities
161,329

Units
234

Cities

1 Community in Columbia

RAM Partners

284

Communities
74,366

Units
163

Cities

1 Community in Columbia

Highmark Residential

212

Communities
60,527

Units
116

Cities

1 Community in Columbia

Timberland Partners

44

Communities
11,266

Units
39

Cities

1 Community in Columbia

Weinstein Properties

61

Communities
20,955

Units
33

Cities

1 Community in Columbia

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.