Studio Apartment Rent in Columbus, NE
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Columbus, Nebraska as of July 2026. That's +55% lower than the citywide median of $1,447 and +50% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Columbus
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Columbus
Compare Columbus's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Nebraska
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus (this page) | $650 |
| 2 | Norfolk | $650 |
| 3 | Kearney | $655 |
| 4 | Lexington | $660 |
| 5 | Grand Island | $770 |
| 6 | Fremont | $810 |
| 7 | Lincoln | $872 |
| 8 | Plattsmouth | $890 |
| 9 | Bellevue | $985 |
| 10 | La Vista | $1,060 |
| 11 | Omaha | $1,082 |
| 12 | Papillion | $1,160 |
| 13 | Gretna | $1,190 |
| 14 | Bennington | $1,230 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Nebraska
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennington | $1,230 |
| 2 | Gretna | $1,190 |
| 3 | Papillion | $1,160 |
| 4 | Omaha | $1,082 |
| 5 | La Vista | $1,060 |
| 6 | Bellevue | $985 |
| 7 | Plattsmouth | $890 |
| 8 | Lincoln | $872 |
| 9 | Fremont | $810 |
| 10 | Grand Island | $770 |
| 11 | Lexington | $660 |
| 12 | Kearney | $655 |
| 13 | Norfolk | $650 |
| 14 | Columbus (this page) | $650 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Columbus.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk, NE | 39.1 mi | $650 | — |
| Fremont, NE | 62.8 mi | $810 | +$160 (+25%) |
| Lincoln, NE | 67.5 mi | $872 | +$222 (+34%) |
| Grand Island, NE | 74.5 mi | $770 | +$120 (+18%) |
| Gretna, NE | 82.3 mi | $1,190 | +$540 (+83%) |
| Bennington, NE | 83.6 mi | $1,230 | +$580 (+89%) |
| Omaha, NE | 92.4 mi | $1,082 | +$432 (+66%) |
| La Vista, NE | 93.9 mi | $1,060 | +$410 (+63%) |
| Papillion, NE | 97.6 mi | $1,160 | +$510 (+78%) |
| Sioux City, IA | 101.8 mi | $740 | +$90 (+14%) |
| Bellevue, NE | 104.7 mi | $985 | +$335 (+52%) |
| Plattsmouth, NE | 105.6 mi | $890 | +$240 (+37%) |
Studio rent in Columbus — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Columbus?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Columbus, Nebraska is $650 per month. This is +55% below the citywide median of $1,447.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Columbus?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $26,000 ($2,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Columbus expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Columbus's studio median of $650 is +50% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Columbus rank for studio rent in Nebraska?
Among the 14 cities in Nebraska with studio data, Columbus ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Columbus?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Columbus.