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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Columbus

Columbus, GA has 52 affordable and income-based rental properties with 5,481 total units across the city. With a median rent of $1,106 per month (Census ACS 5-Year) and nearly half of residents renting, income-based options here can make a real difference. Of the 10 properties with inspection scores on file, 7 earned an excellent rating.

52
Properties
5,481
Total units
82/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,106/mo

Affordability

Columbus has a median household income of $58,073 and a median asking rent of $1,106 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Nearly half of residents -- 49% -- are renters, reflecting strong local demand for affordable housing options.

Columbus has 11 HUD-assisted and income-based properties covering 1,237 units, offering income-qualified renters alternatives below market-rate prices.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
612 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Columbus Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 612 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 55 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Columbus

According to Walk Score, the areas around assisted properties in Columbus average a Walk Score of 55 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 34. No Transit Score was available. Having a car will make getting around easier for most errands and commutes.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
51 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 51 public schools across 2 districts serve Columbus, including 29 elementary, 10 middle, 10 high, and 2 other schools. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before signing a lease.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$58,073 median income

Cost of Renting in Columbus, GA

The median household income in Columbus is $58,073 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent citywide is $1,106 per month, according to the same source.

Income-based housing in Columbus is designed to keep rent affordable relative to what you earn. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically set as a percentage of your household income or capped based on area income limits, which can make them significantly lower than market-rate options.

  • Median household income: $58,073/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,106/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 49% of Columbus residents rent their homes (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Affordable units tracked on Lease Lantern: 1,237 units across 11 HUD-assisted properties
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 11 HUD-assisted properties in Columbus were mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure across the city's affordable housing inventory.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 82/100(10 of 52 scored)
90+ (7)70–89 (2)<60 (1)No score (42)

52 properties on the map

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Your rights & resources

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About Affordable Housing in Columbus, GA

Columbus, Georgia is a mid-sized city on the Chattahoochee River with a sizable renter community. According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), about 49 percent of households rent, and the citywide median rent stands at $1,106 per month -- making income-restricted housing an important resource for many residents.

Lease Lantern tracks 11 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Columbus, covering 1,237 units. Of the 10 properties with inspection scores on record, 7 earned an excellent rating and 2 earned a good rating, with only 1 rated poor -- a strong overall picture according to HUD inspection data.

None of the 11 mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring baseline for renters weighing environmental factors.

Living in Columbus

  • Median household income: $58,073 per year (Census ACS 5-Year, as of 2024)
  • Violent crime rate: 328 per 100,000 residents (FBI Crime Data Explorer, 2024, Columbus Police Department)
  • Walkability: Score of 55 -- Somewhat Walkable (Walk Score)
  • Bikeability: Score of 34 (Walk Score)
  • Public schools: 51 schools across 2 districts, including 29 elementary, 10 middle, and 10 high schools (NCES Common Core of Data)

Want to Learn More?

Eligibility & how to apply

Georgia income limits (2026)Georgia public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Georgia

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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