Rent in Columbus, IN
Across Columbus's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,414 a month, with figures from $1,193–$1,560. The highest typical rent is in 47202 ($1,493) and the lowest in 47203 ($1,193). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Bartholomew County pay about 0.75% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,261 | $1,070–$1,320 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,200 | $870–$1,330 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,414 | $1,193–$1,560 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,521 | $1,109–$1,860 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $2,126 | $2,126–$2,446 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), 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, IN?
- About $1,414 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,193–$1,560. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Columbus, IN?
- About $1,200 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $870–$1,330. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Columbus, IN?
- About $1,521 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,109–$1,860. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Columbus, IN?
- About $1,261 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,070–$1,320. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Columbus, IN?
- About $2,126 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,126–$2,446. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Columbus ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 47202 has the highest typical rent at $1,493 a month, and 47203 the lowest at $1,193.
- What is the property tax rate in Columbus, IN?
- Owner-occupied homes in Bartholomew County pay a typical 0.75% 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 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?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).