Columbus, NE rental market
Last updated August 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Columbus, NE is $1,350.
$1,350
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,170 to $2,200.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,100 | 2 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $76 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 36% 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 $1,350.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Columbus, NE?
Houses in Columbus, NE rent between $1,170 - $2,200 with an average rent of $1,350.
3. How has the rent in Columbus, NE changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Columbus, NE decreased by $76
4. How much has the rent in Columbus, NE increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Columbus, NE did not change.
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 $1,350 — 35.71% lower the national average of $2,100.