Columbus, GA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,275
1-year change
+6.7%
$80/mo
5-year change
+32.1%
$310/mo
10-year change
+74.4%
$544/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Columbus

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$727/mo0.0%
2016$733/mo+0.8%+0.8%
2017$744/mo+1.5%+2.3%
2018$762/mo+2.4%+4.8%
2019$786/mo+3.1%+8.1%
2020$858/mo+9.2%+18.0%
2021$940/mo+9.6%+29.3%
2022$1,068/mo+13.6%+46.9%
2023$1,095/mo+2.5%+50.6%
2024$1,158/mo+5.8%+59.3%
2025$1,183/mo+2.2%+62.7%
2026$1,226/mo+3.6%+68.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Columbus changed since 2015?

Median rent in Columbus, GA was $731 in 2015-01 and is $1,275 as of 2026-06 — a change of $544 per month over 11 years.

How much has Columbus rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Columbus, GA has changed +32.1% ($310 per month). The current median is $1,275.

What has rent in Columbus done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Columbus, GA has changed +74.4% ($544 per month). It is now $1,275.

Is rent in Columbus going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Columbus, GA has increased +6.7% ($80/mo). Current median: $1,275.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.