Columbus, OH Rent Trends

Rank #41, last updated August 15

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What is the average rent in Columbus?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Columbus, OH is $1,105. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,300. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,300. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,698.

Studio

$1,105


1 bed

$1,300


2 beds

$1,300


3+ beds

$1,698

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

Jul 29 2024Sep 12 2024Oct 28 2024Dec 13 2024Jan 28 2025Mar 15 2025Apr 30 2025Jun 14 2025Aug 15 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 $2,100+.

$500 - $900

$900 - $1,300

$1,300 - $1,700

$1,700 - $2,100

$2,100+

What is the average apartment size in Columbus?

The average size of a Columbus, OH apartment is 866 square feet, while the median apartment size for Columbus, OH is 897 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Columbus, OH (39.03%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (11.53%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 34.27%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 15.18%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Columbus?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Downtown$1,087$1,496$2,352*
Franklinton$1,130$1,342$1,324$2,294
Italian Village$1,156$1,440$2,003*
North Linden**$1,075$1,500
South Columbus$1,180$1,450$1,400$1,695
South Linden**$1,073$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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