Columbus, OH Rent Trends

Rank #41, last updated June 14

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What is the average rent in Columbus?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Columbus, OH is $1,102. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,300. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,350. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,750.

Studio

$1,102


1 bed

$1,300


2 beds

$1,350


3+ beds

$1,750

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Columbus

May 30 2024Jul 14 2024Aug 28 2024Oct 13 2024Nov 28 2024Jan 13 2025Feb 27 2025Apr 14 2025Jun 14 2025$870$1,120$1,370$1,800
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Columbus

The monthly rent for apartments in Columbus, OH ranges from $500 to $2,500+.

$500 - $1,000

$1,000 - $1,500

$1,500 - $2,000

$2,000 - $2,500

$2,500+

What is the average apartment size in Columbus?

The average size of a Columbus, OH apartment is 859 square feet, while the median apartment size for Columbus, OH is 900 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Columbus, OH (39.42%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (8.4%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 35.72%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 16.45%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Columbus?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Clintonville**$1,448$1,773
Downtown*$1,465$2,244*
Fifth By Northwest$762$1,092$1,675*
Franklinton$1,163$1,400$1,978$2,294
Italian Village$1,201$1,526$2,270$2,200
North Linden*$795$1,100$1,373
South Columbus*$895$1,300$1,700
South Linden**$1,050$1,300

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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