Housing in Columbus, KS
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$127,563
Columbus vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Columbus is highlighted.
Median Home Value
14th%ilemost expensive$85,800show rank
Median Rent
25th%ilemost expensive rent$768show rank
Rent Burden
77th%ilehighest rent burden23.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$85,800
Median Rent
$768
Total Housing Units
1,426
Vacancy Rate
4.6%
Owner Occupied
59.6%
Renter Occupied
40.4%
Median Property Tax
$1,292
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$733
Housing Types
Single Family75.1%
Multi-Family17.7%
Mobile Home7.2%
The median home value in Columbus, KS is $85,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Columbus is $127,563. The median rent is $768 per month (Census ACS). About 59.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1967. There are 1,426 total housing units.