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

The average rent of an apartment in Columbus, NE is $1,175 per month. This is about 40% lower than the national average.

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

Last year, the cheapest month to find an apartment to rent was Feb 2025 when it was $1,250 per month.

There are 8 apartments to rent that are cheaper than the city’s average rent of $1,175.

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 $1,330 per month. That is about $117 more than the cost of a studio apartment.

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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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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Columbus, NE 68601
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Apartments For Rent Near 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 decreased in Oct 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jan 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	$1,330	$1,100	$1,694	—	$1,175
Townhomes	—	$1,400	—	—	$1,400
Apartments and Condos	—	$915	—	—	$915
Houses	—	—	$1,700	—	$1,700

What is the average rent of an apartment in Columbus, NE?
The average rent of an apartment in Columbus, NE is $1,175 per month. This is about 40% lower than the national average.
What are the cheapest months to find an apartment to rent in Columbus, NE?
Last year, the cheapest month to find an apartment to rent was Feb 2025 when it was $1,250 per month.
How many cheap apartments are available in Columbus, NE?
There are 8 apartments to rent that are cheaper than the city’s average rent of $1,175.
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 $1,330 per month. That is about $117 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
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.