Apartments For Rent in Columbus, NE

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Apartments For Rent Near Columbus, NE

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What Locals Say about Columbus

  • M L. R.
    "Most of my neighbors do own a dog(s) and are either fenced in or on a leash . Otherwise the road that runs north and south in front of my house can quite busy at times and drivers often speed and don’t pay attention to small kids or pets "
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  • Kellyvanness
    "There is no public transportation in this town. I have car and drive to work school and home. The community has some taxi service available."
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  • Unltd.co
    "Great place to live, opportunities for Jobs and Work. Overall it’s awesome. It’s really a place to live. "
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  • Toneisha.marsh
    "I think it would be a mixed bag as not every yard has a fence and some owners do not leash. Through traffic can be a dangerous situation as well."
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  • Toneisha.marsh
    "The area is full of children. They play outside and with other neighborhood children. I’m not sure what schools are the closest."
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  • tmarsh
    "Sidewalks for easy walking. Dogs are kept on leashes and are in fenced backyards. Old neighborhood so tall old trees to keep you cool on hot summer days."
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  • Jared H.
    "nice school near by, good young families with many kids running around playing together outside. nice, helpful neighbors."
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  • Mildan
    "I just moved here. It is a slow moving city. It takes getting used to. There are some advantages. "
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  • Starlocket78
    "There is a park right across the street and and school with a track near by as well. My neighbors seem to be very friendly and the children are excited about my son being someone they can play with."
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Average Rent Trends in Columbus, NE

Rent in Columbus, NE varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jan 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jul 2025$1,500
Aug 2025$1,350
Sep 2025$1,350
Oct 2025$1,451
Nov 2025$1,435
Dec 2025$1,450
Jan 2026$1,300
Feb 2026$1,400
Mar 2026$1,475
Apr 2026$1,550
May 2026$1,488
Jun 2026$1,794
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Townhomes.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,307$1,636$1,850$1,900$1,750
Townhomes——$2,300$1,900$2,200
Apartments and Condos—$1,650$1,450—$1,650
Houses—$1,750$1,850$1,750$1,750
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Columbus, NE

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Columbus, NE?
    The average rent of an apartment in Columbus, NE is $1,432 per month. This is about 27% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Columbus, NE?
    The average rent of a house in Columbus, NE is $1,750 per month. This is about 10% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Columbus, NE?
    The average rent of a townhome in Columbus, NE is $2,200 per month. This is about 13% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Columbus, NE?
    In the last year, the average rent in Columbus, NE was lowest in Feb 2025 when it was $1,250 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Columbus, NE?
    In the last year, the average rent in Columbus, NE was highest in Jan 2025 when it was $1,571 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Columbus, NE?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbus, NE is $1,307 per month. That is about $282 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Columbus, NE?
    There are 14 available rental listings in Columbus, NE.
  • What are some zip codes in Columbus, NE?
    Columbus, NE includes zip codes such as: 68601, 68653, 68602.
  • What are some cities near Columbus, NE?
    Some nearby cities include: Platte Center, Richland, Duncan, Bellwood, Tarnov. These cities may have more rental options to explore.