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Columbus, OH Rent Trends

Rank #51, last updated November 20

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What is the average rent in Columbus?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Columbus, OH is $1,109. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,252. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,346. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,760.

Studio

$1,109


1 bed

$1,252


2 beds

$1,346


3+ beds

$1,760

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

Apartment Rent Ranges in Columbus

The monthly rent for apartments in Columbus, OH ranges from $600 to $2,200+.

$600 - $1,000

$1,000 - $1,400

$1,400 - $1,800

$1,800 - $2,200

$2,200+

What is the average apartment size in Columbus?

The average size of a Columbus, OH apartment is 886 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 (39.02%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (5.83%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 35.36%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 19.8%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Columbus?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Brewery District*$1,553$2,095*
Clintonville**$1,445$1,773
Downtown$1,245$1,603$2,350*
Fifth By Northwest$823$1,040$1,555$2,105
Franklinton**$1,150$1,650
Harrison West*$1,424$1,982*
Italian Village$1,220$1,525$2,032$2,500
North Linden*$815$1,047*
South Columbus*$1,395$1,350$1,550
South Linden**$1,028$1,260

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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