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What is the average rent in Columbus?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Columbus, OH is $1,126. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,229. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,345. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,745.

Studio

$1,126


1 bed

$1,229


2 beds

$1,345


3+ beds

$1,745

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 07 2024Jun 22 2024Aug 07 2024Sep 22 2024Nov 07 2024Dec 24 2024Feb 08 2025Mar 26 2025May 29 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 862 square feet, while the median apartment size for Columbus, OH is 892 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Columbus, OH (38.04%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (8.76%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 37.33%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 15.87%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Columbus?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Clintonville**$1,201$1,850
Downtown*$1,458$2,500*
Fifth By Northwest$760$1,142$1,650$2,825
Franklinton$1,150$1,380$1,687$2,172
Harrison West*$1,574$2,281*
Italian Village$1,251$1,543$2,269*
North Linden*$825$995$1,350
South Columbus*$1,262$1,350$1,700
South Linden**$950$1,295
Victorian Village*$1,283$2,088*

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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