Apartments For Rent in Columbus, NC

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Apartments For Rent Near Columbus, NC

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What Locals Say about Columbus

  • Mountaineer1671
    "Not many cars and lots of woods. We have a long street nearby with no houses on it yet. Amazing views of the surrounding mountains."
  • Mountaineer1671
    "People for the most part keep to themselves.There is a bike race every October that gives us a chance to meet and greet fellow residents while we spectate."
  • Lilahhalbkat
    "Nestled in the mountains and very cozy. Lots of friendly neighbors. Absolutely nothing to do within a 30 minute radius."
  • Dan
    "I use to drive down I-26 everyday to Spartanburg, but retired last May. Taking real estate class in Hendersonville about 25 minute drive "
  • Wjtrijake
    "Great neighbors, extremely safe, quiet, wooded with views of the mountains, & close to all shopping needs. GREAT SPOT!"
  • TracieLanning
    "I don't like it. People are looking down on each other. I was born and raised in Centerville Indiana. I moved to Landrum when I was 23. "

Average Rent Trends in Columbus, NC

Rent in Columbus, NC varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in Jul 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Sep 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Aug 2025$1,300
Sep 2025$3,200
Oct 2025$2,800
Nov 2025$1,900
Dec 2025$1,800
Jan 2026$1,700
Feb 2026$1,800
Mar 2026$1,755
Apr 2026$1,800
May 2026$2,700
Jun 2026$2,300
Jul 2026$1,650
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In July 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types—$1,600$3,000$2,580$2,300
Apartments and Condos—$1,500——$1,500
Houses—$1,650$3,000$2,580$2,500

Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Columbus, NC

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Columbus, NC?
    The average rent of an apartment in Columbus, NC is $1,500 per month. This is about 23% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Columbus, NC?
    In the last year, the average rent in Columbus, NC was lowest in Aug 2025 when it was $1,300 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Columbus, NC?
    In the last year, the average rent in Columbus, NC was highest in Sep 2025 when it was $3,200 per month.
  • How many available rental listings are in Columbus, NC?
    There are 7 available rental listings in Columbus, NC.
  • What are some zip codes in Columbus, NC?
    Columbus, NC includes zip codes such as: 28722.
  • What are some cities near Columbus, NC?
    Some nearby cities include: Tryon, Campobello, Mill Spring, Landrum, Rutherfordton. These cities may have more rental options to explore.