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

The average rent of an apartment in Columbus, NE is $1,374 per month. This is about 30% lower than the national average.

When is the average rent for an apartment cheapest in Columbus, NE?

In the last year, the average rent in Columbus, NE was lowest in Oct 2025 when it was $1,169 per month.

In the last year, the average rent in Columbus, NE was highest in Jan 2025 when it was $1,571 per month.

The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Columbus, NE is $1,299 per month. That is about $274 more than the cost of a studio apartment.

There are 5 available apartments or condos to rent in Columbus, NE.

Columbus, NE includes zip codes such as: 68601 , 68653 , 68602 .

Some nearby cities include: Platte Center , Richland , Duncan , Bellwood , Tarnov . These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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Columbus, NE 68601
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Columbus, NE 68601
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Columbus, NE 68601
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Columbus, NE 68601
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Rent in Columbus, NE varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.

Average rent for a apartment increased in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent for apartments peaked in Jan 2025.

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

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$1,288	$1,448	$1,850	$1,750	$1,473
Townhomes	—	—	$2,300	$1,900	$1,900
Apartments and Condos	—	$1,400	—	—	$1,400
Houses	—	$1,675	$1,850	$1,750	$1,750

What is the average rent of an apartment in Columbus, NE?
The average rent of an apartment in Columbus, NE is $1,374 per month. This is about 30% lower than the national average.
When is the average rent for an apartment cheapest in Columbus, NE?
In the last year, the average rent in Columbus, NE was lowest in Oct 2025 when it was $1,169 per month.
When is the average rent for an apartment 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 $1,299 per month. That is about $274 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
How many apartments or condos are available to rent in Columbus, NE?
There are 5 available apartments or condos to rent 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.