Columbus, MT rental market

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Last updated October 22, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Columbus, MT is $1,300.

Average rent

$1,300

Month-over-month change

-$2,000

Year-over-year change

+$400

Available rentals

4

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,000 to $3,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9001
$1,0001
$1,2001
$1,3001
$2,1001
$2,2001
$3,4001
$3,500+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $400 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,200$2,200
Feb$600$1,495
May$2,000$2,300
Jul$2,000$875
Aug$1,300$950
Sep$915$1,500
Oct$995$3,300
Nov$919$3,300
Dec$1,495No data

Market temperature

The Columbus, MT rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Columbus, MT is 35% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Columbus, MT?

The average rent in Columbus, MT is $1,300.

2. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Columbus, MT?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Columbus, MT is $1,000 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Columbus, MT?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Columbus, MT is $1,300 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Columbus, MT?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Columbus, MT is $3,500 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Columbus, MT?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Columbus, MT is $2,200 per month.

6. How much does it cost to rent a house in Columbus, MT?

Houses in Columbus, MT rent between $1,000 - $3,500 with an average rent of $1,300.

7. How has the rent in Columbus, MT changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Columbus, MT increased by $400

8. How much has the rent in Columbus, MT increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Columbus, MT decreased by $2,000

9. How many available rentals are there in Columbus, MT?

There are currently 4 rentals available in Columbus, MT.

10. How do rent prices in Columbus, MT compare with the national average?

The average rent in Columbus, MT is $1,300 — 35% lower the national average of $2,000.

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