Moving to Columbus, GA
Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Chattahoochee River town anchored by Fort Moore, with whitewater downtown and cheap antebellum housing.
- Population: 206,922
- Median 2BR rent: $1,200/mo
- Typical local mover cost: $750-$2,400
- Popular neighborhoods: Historic District, Midtown, North Columbus, Green Island Hills, Bibb City
Fort Moore PCS season runs May through August and locks up movers fast. Reserve six weeks out and ask about the military discount.
Climate: Hot humid summers, mild winters.
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