Affordable Columbus Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether you are traveling across town or across the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Columbus.

About Columbus Georgia

Columbus City is the third-largest city in the State of Georgia, with an estimated population of over 190,000. Located on the west central border of Georgia, 53 neighborhoods make up one of the state's largest populations of young and single residents. A large portion of these residents are under the age of 30 and have earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in professional occupations.

Columbus consists of four geographical areas with distinct personalities and lifestyles. Downtown District/Midtown is the city's central business district, home to historic districts, residential and commercial development, and churches. North Columbus is a diverse suburb of neighborhoods and subdivisions with amenities matched to family lifestyles. South Columbus/Southwest has a military influence with historical museums, local culture, restaurants, and coffee shops. East Columbus is a residential and estate neighborhood within close proximity to downtown.

What to do in Columbus

Home to historical parks, museums, sports arenas, and theater, the community is vibrant and active. Visitors and residents can enjoy walks and breathtaking views from the air, land, and shorelines of Columbus. Enjoy walking along the Chattahoochee River or take a water tour. Feeling more adventurous? Whitewater rafting or kayaking is available.

Take in a play at some of the areas performing arts centers. Bradley Theater is a performance theater that Paramount Pictures opened in mid-1940. Looking for something more modern? The RiverCenter, Performing Arts offers a 2,000-seat theater for local events and nationally recognized performances. Springer Opera House is a historic live performance theater located downtown. It was declared the State Theater of Georgia by United States President Jimmy Carter in 1971, and the legislature made it permanent in 1992.

Museums in Columbus

• Columbus Museum, founded in 1953, contains artifacts of regional history and works of American art. It is known as the largest art and history museum in the state of Georgia.
• National Civil War Naval Museum features Union and Confederate artifacts; two original American Civil War military vessels, uniforms, equipment, and weapons.
• Coca-Cola Space Science Center supports education in science, physics, and astronomy with four flight simulators and a planetarium.
• National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center display the history of the U.S. Infantry, showcasing films and unique productions in the IMAX theater.

Recreational Activities in Columbus

• Golden Park, Columbus' oldest baseball park. Its 5,000 seats hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics.
• AJ McClung Memorial Stadium is a 15,000 sports arena hosting football games.
• Columbus Civic Center, a 10,000-seat arena used for concert and professional sporting events.

Working in Columbus

As of July 2018, the Bureau of Labor reported population percentage employment statistics by industry in Columbus, GA. Fort Benning is a U.S. Army base located near Columbus, Georgia, so it's no surprise that the armed forces play a role in the area's employment. Careers in the U.S. Army range from executive, management, office administration, and support to technical and computer positions. The majority of the area's workers are in a trade, work for a utility company, or in the healthcare industry.

Columbus Neighborhoods

Residential living styles in Columbus consists of single-family homes and apartment complexes/high-rise apartments designed with three, four, five, or more bedrooms. Many of these neighborhood homes were built between 1940 and 1969, with new construction between 1970 and 1999 adding more homes. Today, more than 50 percent of the properties are owner-occupied, with slightly over 45 percent as rental units.

In the last five years, the communities listed experienced the highest income growth, contributing to the community's real estate demand for properties and prompting an increase in median prices.

• Rose Hill: Median real estate price is $212,060 with an average rent of $765. The neighborhood is historic, with homes built in the early 1930s. Vacancy rates are higher compared to nearby communities.
• Battle Park / Custer Road Terrace: Median real estate price is $143,900, and the average rent is $1,760.
• Schatulga Rd / Aldora Dr: Median list price is $120,490, and the average rental rate is $1,125 in this community.
• Englewood: Median property price is $104,180, with an average rent of $1,085.
• Willett: Median real estate price is $34,960, with an average rental rate of $745.
• Avondale: Median list price is $30,760, and the average rent is $695. Some residences were constructed between 2000 and the present.

Columbus School District

Columbus schools fall under the Muscogee County School District, consisting of 35 elementary, 12 middle, and 9 high schools. Over 2,000 teachers educate more than 30,000 students throughout the school year. Student to teacher ratio is 15:1.

Less than 15 miles from downtown Columbus, students will find a choice of two and four-year schools. Some of these colleges include Strayer University-Columbus, Columbus State University, and Miller-Motte Technical College-Columbus.

Moving to Columbus Resource Guide

Driver's License and Vehicle Registration: For help with updating vehicle tags, title, and registration, contact or visit the Columbus DMV office.

Utilities: New or relocating residents needing to establish local services can visit their website for electricity, gas, and water hookups.

Internet and Cable: More Choices for Cable TV, Satellite TV, and Internet Connections are shown at CableTV. Telephone services can be compared at Wirefly.

Columbus Municipal Government and Parks: Information and listings about the city's government, services, and departments can be found on the city website.

Columbus Housing

The median list price in Columbus is $109,000, and the median rent for the area is $900. In January 2019, home sales increased compared to the same time in 2018. In May 2019, inventories of homes available for sale decreased by 10 percent. Over the past year, trends have shown a three percent price increase in listings.