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6700 River Rd,
Columbus, GA 31904
1-2 Beds | $1,205 - $1,820
Rental Market Trends in Columbus, GA
What is the average rent in Columbus, GA?
$1,043/month
Average Rent
846 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Columbus, GA is $1,043 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,560/month, making renting in Columbus more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Columbus, you can expect to pay about $962 per month for a studio, $1,043 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,127 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,478 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Columbus, GA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $31 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2024
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2024
Rent Ranges in Columbus, GA
Last Updated December 2024
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
25%
Below $700/month
37%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbus?
Based on current rent prices, Southeast Columbus, Midtown Columbus and East Columbus are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbus.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbus?
Based on current rent prices, Uptown Columbus, Old Town and Downtown Columbus are the most expensive neighborhoods in Columbus.
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Average Rent
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Which Columbus neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Columbus with the most apartments available are Northside Columbus, North Columbus and East Columbus .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Columbus, GA?
Because the average rent in Columbus is $1,043, you’ll want to make about $3,476 per month or $41,712 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.
How does Columbus, GA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Columbus, GA 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.
Studio
$591/month
$1,246/month
One Bedroom
$717/month
$1,464/month
Two Bedroom
$737/month
$1,925/month
Three Bedroom
$1,011/month
$3,003/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.