Columbus, NC rental market
What is the average rent in Columbus, NC?
Last updated October 30, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Columbus, NC is $2,800.
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,295 to $3,800.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,500 | $1,700 |
| Feb | $2,250 | $1,700 |
| Mar | $1,800 | $1,700 |
| Apr | $3,800 | $2,458 |
| May | $3,500 | $1,300 |
| Jun | $3,500 | $3,200 |
| Jul | $3,500 | $2,800 |
| Aug | $3,000 | No data |
| Sep | $3,000 | No data |
| Oct | $2,900 | No data |
| Nov | $2,900 | No data |
| Dec | $1,650 | No data |
Market temperature
The Columbus, NC rental market temperature is HOT. 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, NC is 40% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Columbus, NC?
The average rent in Columbus, NC is $2,800.
2. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Columbus, NC?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Columbus, NC is $1,351 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Columbus, NC?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Columbus, NC is $2,800 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Columbus, NC?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Columbus, NC is $2,800 per month.
5. How much does it cost to rent a house in Columbus, NC?
Houses in Columbus, NC rent between $1,295 - $3,800 with an average rent of $2,800.
6. How has the rent in Columbus, NC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Columbus, NC decreased by $100
7. How much has the rent in Columbus, NC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Columbus, NC did not change.
8. How many available rentals are there in Columbus, NC?
There are currently 5 rentals available in Columbus, NC.
9. How do rent prices in Columbus, NC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Columbus, NC is $2,800 — 40% higher the national average of $2,000.