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Rents in Columbus are $10 below the Muscogee County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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5422 Armour Rd Ste 3, Columbus, GA 31909
Fifth Principle Properties, a veteran-owned company in Columbus, manages single-family homes, small multifamily properties and short-term rentals, with marketing, screening, rent collection, maintenance and renovations.
In their words: “We're veteran-owned, locally operated, and built for remote landlords who need speed, consistency, and straight answers.”
Review summary: Most reviewers, including military owners, mention a professional, responsive team and clear communication.
3100 Gentian Blvd Ste 121, Columbus, GA 31907
Sweet Home Management, with an office in Columbus, offers residential property management, apartment management and HOA management, with screening, rent collection, maintenance, leasing, marketing and inspections.
In their words: “From timely rent collection to fast turnaround maintenance coordination, we handle every aspect of your property's care with precision.”
Review summary: Tenants in the reviews describe a kind, respectful manager who answers the phone and fixes issues quickly.
5820 Veterans Pkwy Ste 101, Columbus, GA 31904
Prosperkey Property Management, formerly Letts Property Management, has operated since 2006 from its Columbus office, managing single-family homes in Columbus and Montgomery with leasing, rent collection, maintenance and sales.
In their words: “ProsperKey Property Management LLC provides full service solutions to all our owners.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention kind, informative leasing staff, prompt answers and an easy move-in process.
7830 Veterans Pkwy Ste c, Columbus, GA 31909
Premier Realtors of Columbus Property Management, the management division of a CENTURY 21 brokerage, has managed single-family rental homes in Columbus and Muscogee, Harris and Russell counties since 2007.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention courteous staff, timely responses and help finding rentals, with one tenant citing a slow repair.
2920 Edgewood Cir Suite 17, Columbus, GA 31906
Sheffield Property Management, with an office in Columbus, manages single-family homes and multifamily properties in West Georgia and East Alabama.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention helpful staff, quick response times and a capable maintenance team, though a few recent ones report delays.
1921 Whittlesey Rd Unit 410, Columbus, GA 31904
Ten 20 Property Management, established in 2013 with an office in Columbus, manages single-family homes, duplexes, multifamily and commercial property in Columbus, Fort Benning, Midland, Harris and Muscogee counties and Phenix City.
In their words: “Owning rental property should build wealth, not keep you up at night.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention a responsive team, thorough inspections and a quick, easy rental process.
100 Brookstone Centre Pkwy Ste a, Columbus, GA 31904
CSG Management Group, with an office in Columbus, manages single-family homes, duplexes and multi-unit properties in Columbus, Fort Benning, Midland, Harris County, Phenix City and Lee County, including for military owners.
In their words: “Together, we bring a unique combination of real estate expertise, investment strategy, and professional property management under one roof.”
7830 Veterans Pkwy # C, Columbus, GA 31909
Peaceful Nest Management, with an office in Columbus, manages long-term, mid-term, short-term and corporate rentals, including single-family homes and apartments, in Columbus, Muscogee County and Alabama.
In their words: “Our services include full-service property management, as well as, manage and host furnished short and mid-term rental properties.”
5650 Whitesville Rd Ste 102, Columbus, GA 31904
Kennon and Parker Property Management, with an office in Columbus, manages single-family homes, multifamily units and some commercial space in Columbus, with leasing.
In their words: “We excel in managing single-family residences, yet our skills also encompass handling multi-family units and commercial spaces.”
Review summary: Most reviewers, mainly tenants, mention caring front-desk staff and a quick, easy application process, with one complaint about rent increases.
5547 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31904
Bickerstaff Parham Real Estate, with an office in Columbus, provides full-service property management in Columbus and Phenix City, Alabama, within a 30-mile radius, with 20+ years of experience and 900+ doors managed.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention kind staff, quick communication and an easy application process, though one reports a deposit dispute.
8219 N Crossing Ct STE B, Fortson, GA 31808
Chattahoochee Dwellings Real Estate & Property Management, with an office in Columbus, manages single-family and multifamily homes in Columbus, Harris County, Midland, Fort Mitchell and Phenix City, and also handles sales.
In their words: “At Chattahoochee Dwellings LLC we specialize in full-service real estate and property management with the focus on quality versus quantity.”
4021 Holly Ave, Columbus, GA 31904
G2 RENTsmart Property Management, with an office in Columbus, manages and leases single-family rental homes and apartments for property owners and residents in Columbus.
In their words: “Our residential property management services are designed to benefit both renters and property owners.”
Review summary: Most reviewers describe kind, helpful front-desk staff and understanding managers, with one strongly negative account.
Fountain City Realty, a full-service brokerage serving Columbus since 1987, manages single-family homes and apartment units and also handles sales and investment property.
In their words: “We are a full-service brokerage, capable of efficiently handling your needs in the areas of Sales, Investment, and Property Management.”
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Rents in Columbus are $10 below the Muscogee County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 10 of the last 12 months: +$63 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Columbus's typical asking rent is $10 (0.7%) below the county. The gap is about the same compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in April, May and September, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $1,331 | +5.0% | 13 |
| LaGrange | $1,359 | +10.8% | 3 |
| Newnan | $1,770 | +2.7% | 4 |
| Peachtree City | $2,365 | +3.5% | 5 |
| Fayetteville | $2,205 | +5.5% | 7 |
| Warner Robins | $1,421 | +3.4% | 7 |
| Carrollton | $1,501 | +3.6% | 4 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Columbus, GA-AL HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Zillow's typical asking rent in Columbus is $1,331 (September 2026); +5.0% over the past year and +24.7% over five years. About 49.2% of homes in Columbus are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 4.1% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 13 property management companies in Columbus, GA.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Columbus was $1,331 a month in September 2026, +5.0% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in April, May and September. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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