Columbus, NE rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Columbus, NE is $1,300.
$1,300
-$118
-$258
8
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,170 to $2,600.
Rent price | Number of rental properties |
---|---|
$1,100 | 3 |
$1,200 | 3 |
$1,300 | 1 |
$1,400 | 2 |
$1,500 | 1 |
$2,000 | 1 |
$2,100 | 1 |
$2,500 | 1 |
$2,600+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $259 compared to the previous year.
Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
---|---|---|
Jan | $2,110 | $1,571 |
Feb | $2,000 | $1,250 |
Mar | $1,600 | $1,500 |
Apr | $1,500 | $1,500 |
May | $1,750 | $1,500 |
Jun | $1,200 | $1,500 |
Jul | $1,000 | $1,500 |
Aug | $1,534 | $1,350 |
Sep | $1,567 | No data |
Oct | $1,200 | No data |
Nov | $1,443 | No data |
Dec | $1,350 | No data |
Market temperature
The Columbus, NE 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, NE is 38% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Columbus, NE?
The average rent in Columbus, NE is $1,300.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Columbus, NE?
Houses in Columbus, NE rent between $1,170 - $2,600 with an average rent of $1,300.
3. How has the rent in Columbus, NE changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Columbus, NE decreased by $259
4. How much has the rent in Columbus, NE increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Columbus, NE decreased by $118
5. How many available rentals are there in Columbus, NE?
There are currently 8 rentals available in Columbus, NE.
6. How do rent prices in Columbus, NE compare with the national average?
The average rent in Columbus, NE is $1,300 — 38.1% lower the national average of $2,100.