What is the average rent of an apartment in Columbus, NC?

The average rent of an apartment in Columbus, NC is $1,200 per month. This is about 38% lower than the national average.

What are the cheapest months to find an apartment to rent in Columbus, NC?

Last year, the cheapest month to find an apartment to rent was Aug 2025 when it was $1,300 per month.

There are 4 apartments to rent that are cheaper than the city’s average rent of $1,678.

In the last year, the average rent in Columbus, NC was highest in Sep 2025 when it was $3,200 per month.

Columbus, NC includes zip codes such as: 28722 .

Some nearby cities include: Tryon , Campobello , Mill Spring , Landrum , Rutherfordton . These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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$100/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
123 Main St,
Only Applications Only Columbus, NC 28722
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$1,200/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
504 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Columbus, NC 28722
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$1,250/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,250 sqft
2642 Chesnee Rd,
Columbus, NC 28722
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$1,600/mo
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,080 sqft
2881 White Oak Mountain Rd,
Columbus, NC 28722
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$1,950/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 sqft
474 Hague Dr,
Columbus, NC 28722
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$2,000/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,860 sqft
430 Skyuka Rd,
Columbus, NC 28722
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$2,200/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,292 sqft
42 Peniel Rd,
Columbus, NC 28782
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$3,800/mo
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,934 sqft
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Columbus, NC 28722
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Apartments For Rent Near 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 Oct 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Sep 2025.

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In October 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$100	$1,250	$2,200	$3,800	$1,678
Townhomes	—	$1,250	—	—	$1,250
Apartments and Condos	$100	$1,678	—	—	$1,200
Houses	—	—	$2,200	$3,800	$2,200

What is the average rent of an apartment in Columbus, NC?
The average rent of an apartment in Columbus, NC is $1,200 per month. This is about 38% lower than the national average.
What are the cheapest months to find an apartment to rent in Columbus, NC?
Last year, the cheapest month to find an apartment to rent was Aug 2025 when it was $1,300 per month.
How many cheap apartments are available in Columbus, NC?
There are 4 apartments to rent that are cheaper than the city’s average rent of $1,678.
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.
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.