Columbus, OH Rent Trends

Rank #46, last updated February 27

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What is the average rent in Columbus?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Columbus, OH is $1,043. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,257. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,295. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Columbus, OH is $1,795.

Studio

$1,043


1 bed

$1,257


2 beds

$1,295


3+ beds

$1,795

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 $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 771 square feet, while the median apartment size for Columbus, OH is 820 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Columbus, OH (37.52%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (7.05%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 31.71%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 23.73%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Columbus?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Clintonville*$950*$1,695
Downtown*$1,408$2,368*
Fifth By Northwest$758$1,287$1,523*
Franklinton$900$1,390$1,250$1,875
Harrison West*$1,556$2,434*
Italian Village$1,258$1,522$2,165*
North Linden**$1,025$1,486
South Columbus*$906$1,295$1,600
South Linden**$1,050$1,348

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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