Columbus, MS rental market
Last updated September 25, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Columbus, MS is $1,200.
$1,200
-$75
+$50
59
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $595 to $6,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 2 |
| $600 | 4 |
| $700 | 8 |
| $800 | 10 |
| $900 | 8 |
| $1,000 | 3 |
| $1,100 | 2 |
| $1,200 | 4 |
| $1,300 | 4 |
| $1,400 | 5 |
| $1,500 | 6 |
| $1,600 | 5 |
| $1,700 | 4 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 4 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 4 |
| $2,500 | 3 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $50 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,150 | $1,232 |
| Feb | $1,300 | $1,100 |
| Mar | $1,285 | $1,145 |
| Apr | $1,200 | $1,278 |
| May | $1,099 | $1,300 |
| Jun | $1,050 | $1,500 |
| Jul | $900 | $1,425 |
| Aug | $1,306 | $1,400 |
| Sep | $1,195 | $1,300 |
| Oct | $1,160 | No data |
| Nov | $1,150 | No data |
| Dec | $1,000 | No data |
Market temperature
The Columbus, MS 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Columbus, MS is 41% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Columbus, MS?
The average rent in Columbus, MS is $1,200.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Columbus, MS?
Houses in Columbus, MS rent between $595 - $6,000 with an average rent of $1,200.
3. How has the rent in Columbus, MS changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Columbus, MS increased by $50
4. How much has the rent in Columbus, MS increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Columbus, MS decreased by $75
5. How many available rentals are there in Columbus, MS?
There are currently 59 rentals available in Columbus, MS.
6. How do rent prices in Columbus, MS compare with the national average?
The average rent in Columbus, MS is $1,200 — 41.46% lower the national average of $2,050.