Columbus, NE rental market

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Last updated September 28, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Columbus, NE is $1,175.

Average rent

$1,175

Month-over-month change

-$225

Year-over-year change

-$271

Available rentals

12

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $900 to $1,700.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8001
$9003
$1,0001
$1,1003
$1,3001
$1,4003
$1,5001
$1,6002
$1,700+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $271 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,571$1,300
Feb$1,250$1,400
Mar$1,500$1,475
Apr$1,500$1,550
May$1,500$1,489
Jun$1,500$1,790
Jul$1,500$1,475
Aug$1,350$1,485
Sep$1,350$1,400
Oct$1,451No data
Nov$1,438No data
Dec$1,450No data

Market temperature

The Columbus, NE rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Columbus, NE is 41% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Columbus, NE?

The average rent in Columbus, NE is $1,175.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Columbus, NE?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Columbus, NE is $1,213 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Columbus, NE?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Columbus, NE is $1,309 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Columbus, NE?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Columbus, NE is $1,100 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Columbus, NE?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Columbus, NE is $1,675 per month.

6. How much does it cost to rent a house in Columbus, NE?

Houses in Columbus, NE rent between $900 - $1,700 with an average rent of $1,175.

7. How has the rent in Columbus, NE changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Columbus, NE decreased by $271

8. How much has the rent in Columbus, NE increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Columbus, NE decreased by $225

9. How many available rentals are there in Columbus, NE?

There are currently 12 rentals available in Columbus, NE.

10. How do rent prices in Columbus, NE compare with the national average?

The average rent in Columbus, NE is $1,175 — 41.25% lower the national average of $2,000.

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