Columbus, MS rental market
What is the average rent in Columbus, MS?
Last updated March 27, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Columbus, MS is $1,250.
Average rent
$1,250
Month-over-month change
-$245
Year-over-year change
$0
Available rentals
86
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $585 to $6,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 5 |
| $700 | 15 |
| $800 | 9 |
| $900 | 5 |
| $1,000 | 3 |
| $1,100 | 6 |
| $1,200 | 9 |
| $1,300 | 6 |
| $1,400 | 3 |
| $1,500 | 11 |
| $1,600 | 5 |
| $1,700 | 4 |
| $1,800 | 6 |
| $1,900 | 5 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 4 |
| $2,500 | 5 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,232 | $1,400 |
| Feb | $1,100 | $1,495 |
| Mar | $1,145 | $1,495 |
| Apr | $1,278 | No data |
| May | $1,300 | No data |
| Jun | $1,500 | No data |
| Jul | $1,425 | No data |
| Aug | $1,400 | No data |
| Sep | $1,300 | No data |
| Oct | $1,039 | No data |
| Nov | $1,275 | No data |
| Dec | $1,200 | 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.
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Rent in Columbus, MS is 38% lower than the national average.
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