Rent in Columbus, MS
Across Columbus's 6 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $931 a month, with figures from $798–$1,072. The highest typical rent is in 39705 ($1,072) and the lowest in 39701 ($798). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 3 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Lowndes County pay about 0.60% 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 | $798 | $798 | 6 |
| 1 bed | $803 | $686–$803 | 6 |
| 2 beds | $931 | $798–$1,072 | 6 |
| 3 beds | $1,233 | $1,010–$1,278 | 6 |
| 4 beds | $1,298 | $1,033–$1,665 | 6 |
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, MS?
- About $931 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $798–$1,072. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Columbus, MS?
- About $803 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $686–$803. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Columbus, MS?
- About $1,233 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,010–$1,278. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Columbus, MS?
- About $798 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $798. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Columbus, MS?
- About $1,298 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,033–$1,665. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Columbus ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 39705 has the highest typical rent at $1,072 a month, and 39701 the lowest at $798.
- What is the property tax rate in Columbus, MS?
- Owner-occupied homes in Lowndes County pay a typical 0.60% 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).