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Rent Prices in Columbus, MS
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $897/mo
- Mississippi $954/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $898/mo
- Mississippi $913/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 52.9%
- Mississippi 51.3%
- Renter households
- 5,223
- Mississippi 343,643
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | $755/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $691/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $898/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,027/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $976/mo |
| 5 or more bedrooms | Not reported |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income2,27852.9%
- Pay 50% or more of income1,17327.2%
The median renter household spends 31.3% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
Lowndes County, MS
2 bedrooms: $931/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, MS | $897/mo | $691/mo | $898/mo | $1,027/mo | 52.9% |
| Lowndes County | $930/mo | $683/mo | $864/mo | $1,053/mo | 48.6% |
| Mississippi | $954/mo | $784/mo | $913/mo | $1,055/mo | 51.3% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Columbus, MS?
- The median gross rent in Columbus, MS is $897 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $898/mo.
- How does Columbus compare with Mississippi?
- The median rent in Columbus is $897/mo, compared with $954/mo for Mississippi as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates