Columbus, GA Rent History
141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$1,331
1-year change
+5.3%
$67/mo
5-year change
+26.3%
$277/mo
10-year change
+74.0%
$566/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Columbus
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $758/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $764/mo | +0.8% | +0.8% |
| 2017 | $776/mo | +1.6% | +2.4% |
| 2018 | $795/mo | +2.4% | +4.9% |
| 2019 | $819/mo | +3.0% | +8.0% |
| 2020 | $895/mo | +9.3% | +18.1% |
| 2021 | $978/mo | +9.3% | +29.0% |
| 2022 | $1,111/mo | +13.6% | +46.6% |
| 2023 | $1,139/mo | +2.5% | +50.3% |
| 2024 | $1,204/mo | +5.7% | +58.8% |
| 2025 | $1,257/mo | +4.4% | +65.8% |
| 2026 | $1,283/mo | +2.1% | +69.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Columbus changed since 2015?
Median rent in Columbus, GA was $762 in 2015-01 and is $1,331 as of 2026-09 — a change of $569 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 +26.3% ($277 per month). The current median is $1,331.
What has rent in Columbus done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Columbus, GA has changed +74.0% ($566 per month). It is now $1,331.
Is rent in Columbus going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Columbus, GA has increased +5.3% ($67/mo). Current median: $1,331.