Columbus, OH Rent Trends

Rank #44, last updated April 3

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What is the average rent in Columbus?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Columbus, OH is $1,048. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,290. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,325. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,895.

Studio

$1,048


1 bed

$1,290


2 beds

$1,325


3+ beds

$1,895

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

Mar 16 2024May 02 2024Jun 17 2024Jul 31 2024Sep 15 2024Oct 31 2024Dec 16 2024Jan 31 2025Apr 03 2025$840$1,140$1,440$1,850
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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 830 square feet, while the median apartment size for Columbus, OH is 858 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Columbus, OH (40.76%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (7.46%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 35.13%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 16.65%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Columbus?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Clintonville*$1,128$1,250*
Downtown*$1,449$2,452*
Fifth By Northwest$761$1,101$1,600*
Franklinton$1,178$1,370$1,356$2,095
Harrison West*$1,724$2,396*
Italian Village$1,250$1,468$2,021*
North Linden*$850$1,038$1,325
South Columbus*$916$1,337$1,723
South Linden**$1,073$1,295
Victorian Village*$1,670$1,823*

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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