Rent in Columbus, GA
Across Columbus's 12 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,212 a month, with figures from $800–$1,328. The highest typical rent is in 31909 ($1,328) and the lowest in 31903 ($800). 6 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 6 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Muscogee County pay about 0.86% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,026 | $625–$1,364 | 12 |
| 1 bed | $1,053 | $629–$1,142 | 12 |
| 2 beds | $1,212 | $800–$1,328 | 12 |
| 3 beds | $1,537 | $1,035–$1,611 | 12 |
| 4 beds | $1,876 | $514–$1,876 | 12 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Columbus ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Columbus, GA?
- About $1,212 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $800–$1,328. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Columbus, GA?
- About $1,053 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $629–$1,142. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Columbus, GA?
- About $1,537 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $1,035–$1,611. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Columbus, GA?
- About $1,026 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $625–$1,364. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Columbus, GA?
- About $1,876 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $514–$1,876. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Columbus ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 31909 has the highest typical rent at $1,328 a month, and 31903 the lowest at $800.
- What is the property tax rate in Columbus, GA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Muscogee County pay a typical 0.86% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Columbus rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).