Columbus, MI rental market
Last updated August 8, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Columbus, MI is $1,498.
$1,498
+$4
+$137
1
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,189 to $1,189.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,400+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $137 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,199 | $1,459 |
| Apr | $1,481 | $1,378 |
| May | $1,394 | $1,589 |
| Jun | $1,346 | $1,476 |
| Jul | $1,363 | $1,444 |
| Aug | $1,248 | $1,525 |
| Sep | $1,362 | $1,511 |
| Oct | $1,393 | $1,468 |
| Nov | $1,300 | No data |
| Dec | $1,452 | No data |
Market temperature
The Columbus, MI rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Columbus, MI is 29% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Columbus, MI?
The average rent in Columbus, MI is $1,498.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Columbus, MI?
Houses in Columbus, MI rent between $1,189 - $1,189 with an average rent of $1,498.
3. How has the rent in Columbus, MI changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Columbus, MI increased by $137
4. How much has the rent in Columbus, MI increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Columbus, MI increased by $4
5. How many available rentals are there in Columbus, MI?
There are currently 1 rentals available in Columbus, MI.
6. How do rent prices in Columbus, MI compare with the national average?
The average rent in Columbus, MI is $1,498 — 28.67% lower the national average of $2,100.