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Columbus, NC Home Values and Rents
The typical home value in Columbus is $335,200, 192nd highest of 454 cities and towns in North Carolina. Median rent is $788 a month.
- Typical home value
- $335,200
- 192nd of 454 in NC
- Median rent
- $788/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- -2.0%
- Sep 2026
- Homeownership
- 63.4%
- NC: 66.6%
Typical home value in Columbus
Zillow Home Value Index, all homes, middle tier
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| Period | Columbus |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $335,200 |
| Dec 2025 | $341,111 |
| Dec 2024 | $339,932 |
| Dec 2023 | $323,406 |
| Dec 2022 | $312,395 |
| Dec 2021 | $276,439 |
| Dec 2020 | $241,624 |
| Dec 2019 | $211,645 |
| Dec 2018 | $203,844 |
| Dec 2017 | $196,842 |
| Dec 2016 | $184,463 |
| Dec 2015 | $172,188 |
| Dec 2014 | $160,351 |
| Dec 2013 | $157,821 |
| Dec 2012 | $155,953 |
Over five years, Columbus prices changed +22.9%.
Source: Zillow Research · Last updated 09/01/2026
Fair Market Rents, FY2027
HUD rent standard for Polk County, NC
| Unit size | Monthly rent | vs FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $757 | -8.1% |
| 1 bedroom | $885 | +6.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,012 | +3.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,401 | +3.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,692 | +2.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical home value in Columbus, NC?
- The typical home value in Columbus is $335,200 (Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026). The North Carolina median is $288,900.
- How much is rent in Columbus?
- The median rent in Columbus is $788 a month, including utilities paid by the renter. HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit is $1,012.
- Are home prices going up in Columbus?
- The typical home value in Columbus changed -2.0% over one year and +22.9% over five years, as of Sep 2026.
- How does Columbus compare with the rest of North Carolina?
- Columbus has the 192nd highest median home value of 454 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in North Carolina.