What is the average rent of a house in Columbus, NE?

The average rent of a house in Columbus, NE is $1,400 per month. This is about 29% lower than the national average.

When is the average rent for a house 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.

In the last year, the average rent in Columbus, NE was highest in May 2025 when it was $1,875 per month.

The average rent of a 3 bedroom house in Columbus, NE is $1,400 per month. That is about $0 more than the cost of a 2 bedroom house.

There are 3 available houses 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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1 Bath
2117 4th St,
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 house decreased in Aug 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent for houses peaked in May 2025.

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

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$1,319	$1,477	$1,650	—	$1,458
Apartments and Condos	—	$900	$1,650	—	$900
Houses	—	$1,400	$1,400	—	$1,400

What is the average rent of a house in Columbus, NE?
The average rent of a house in Columbus, NE is $1,400 per month. This is about 29% lower than the national average.
When is the average rent for a house 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 for a house most expensive in Columbus, NE?
In the last year, the average rent in Columbus, NE was highest in May 2025 when it was $1,875 per month.
How does the rent of a 3 bedroom house compare to a 2 bedroom house in Columbus, NE?
The average rent of a 3 bedroom house in Columbus, NE is $1,400 per month. That is about $0 more than the cost of a 2 bedroom house.
How many houses are available to rent in Columbus, NE?
There are 3 available houses 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.