What's the average rent in Columbus, IN?

Rental Market Trends in Columbus, IN

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Columbus, IN is $1,477 per month, which is 25% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,477

5.5%$77 increase month-over-month

5.0%$70 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$1,190

HOUSES

$1,900

TOWNHOUSES

$1,500

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Columbus, IN at $1,190 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,900 per month. Townhomes average $1,500 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,095
2 Bedrooms	$1,300
3 Bedrooms	$1,800
4 Bedrooms	$2,150
All	$1,477

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Columbus, IN is $1,095 per month, followed by $1,300 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,800 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,150 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	—
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,500

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$900
2 Bedrooms	$1,122
3 Bedrooms	$1,500
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,125

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbus, IN is $900 per month, followed by $1,122 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $1,500 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$800
2 Bedrooms	$1,350
3 Bedrooms	$1,900
4 Bedrooms	$2,150
All	$1,900

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Columbus, IN is $800 per month, followed by $1,350 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,900 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,150 for a 4 bedroom house.