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12h ago

9.6

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The Madison

70 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Ceiling fan

1–2 beds

1–3 baths

$1,585–$5,779

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1d ago

8.4

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Preston Centre

155 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Fitness center | Hardwood floor

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,996–$7,400

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11h ago

8.8

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Vera on Broad

366 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,155–$2,350

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Jefferson Arms - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

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Jefferson Arms

170 Jefferson Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$825

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2d ago

9

Excellent

The Atlas

8 E Long St, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,120–$2,295

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5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

High & Cherry

255 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$969–$2,539

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3h ago

8.3

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Library Park

50 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$926–$4,618

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 11

370 S Fifth St - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

7.9

Very good

370 S Fifth St

370 S 5th St, Columbus, OH 43215

Dishwasher | Microwave

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,050–$1,075

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Rent special

37m ago

8.7

Very good

The Nicholas

12 W Gay St, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony

Studio–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,236–$4,742

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37m ago

8.3

Very good

Townley Court

580 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Central heat

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$785–$885

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3h ago

8

Very good

650-668 N. High Street / 10-26 E. Russel

650-668 650-668 N. High Street / 10-26 E. Russel, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,600

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441 East Town Street - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.8

Very good

441 East Town Street

441 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215

On-site laundry | On-site management

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$895–$1,195

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Highly rated

6h ago

9.4

Excellent

Market Mohawk Apartments

399 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site management

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,129–$1,780

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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Highly rated

6h ago

8.2

Very good

The Triad Apartments

33 S Washington Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$999

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 11

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10h ago

9.4

Excellent

Seneca

367 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,150–$1,999

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 7

51 N High St #804 - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Downtown Columbus condo for rent in Columbus

51 N High St #804, Columbus, OH 43215

Garage parking | Swimming pool | Fitness center

1 bed

1 bath

$2,250

Condo for rent

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Property Status: Active Cozy & cool single bedroom condo in The Citizens Trust building - located in the heart of Downtown Columbus! Enter the grand lobby of this completely restored building off the bustling corner of High & Gay Streets and take the elevator to the top floor to find this spacious one bedroom, one bathroom condo offering over 700 sqft of living space. The open layout provides ample living & dining space w/tall ceilings and huge windows that provide stunning city views - making it impossible to forget you're in the middle of it all. Spacious bedroom & bathr

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221 N Front St #302 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Downtown Columbus apartment for rent in Columbus

221 N Front St #302, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,599

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 13

451 East Town Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

451 East Town Street

451 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$1,295–$1,695

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223 E Town St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Downtown Columbus apartment for rent in Columbus

Fitness center

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

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223 E Town St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Downtown Columbus apartment for rent in Columbus

Fitness center

2 beds

1 bath

$1,757

Apartment for rent

223 E Town St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Downtown Columbus apartment for rent in Columbus

Fitness center

1 bed

1 bath

$1,256

Apartment for rent

The Pembroke - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

7.9

Very good

The Pembroke

195 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,450–$4,075

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NJL - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

NJL

433 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215

On-site laundry | Ceiling fan | Storage

Studio

1 bath

$795

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5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Beautiful luxury apartments available close to downtown!

534 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat

2 beds

2 baths

$2,000

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Washington Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Washington Place Apartments

518 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215

On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Storage

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$894–$985

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 11

Washington Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Washington Park Apartments

525 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215

Air conditioning | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$999

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 13

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260 E Gay St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Columbus condo for rent in Columbus

260 E Gay St, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,510

Condo for rent

571 E Rich St #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Columbus apartment for rent in Columbus

571 E Rich St #7, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Ceiling fan

Studio

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 14

106 N High St #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Columbus condo for rent in Columbus

106 N High St #102, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,999

Condo for rent

Available Sep 16

196 S Grant Ave #307 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Columbus condo for rent in Columbus

Condominium, Modern,Ranch - Columbus, OH

196 S Grant Ave #307, Columbus, OH 43215

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$2,450

$2,250

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60 E Spring St #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Columbus apartment for rent in Columbus

60 E Spring St #102, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 3

60 E Spring St #307 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Columbus condo for rent in Columbus

60 E Spring St #307, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Condo for rent

Available Oct 30

65 S Washington Ave #418 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Columbus condo for rent in Columbus

The Topiary Garden - Luxury Downtown Penthouse

65 S Washington Ave #418, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$4,170

Condo for rent

Available Oct 29

65 S Washington Ave #428 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Columbus condo for rent in Columbus

The Topiary Penthouse | Parking | Monthly Stays!

65 S Washington Ave #428, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

2 beds

2 baths

$7,350

Condo for rent

Available Jan 22

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571 E Rich St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Columbus apartment for rent in Columbus

571 E Rich St #3, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 14

150 E Main St #411 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Columbus condo for rent in Columbus

$1,825 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Condo Downtown Columbus City Lights

150 E Main St #411, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,807

Condo for rent

Available Nov 17

571 E Rich St #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Columbus apartment for rent in Columbus

571 E Rich St #10, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Ceiling fan

Studio

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 14

53 N 5th St - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

Downtown Columbus townhouse for rent in Columbus

53 N 5th St

53 N 5th St, Columbus, OH 43215

2 beds

2 baths

$2,645

House for rent

266 E Gay St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Columbus condo for rent in Columbus

266 E Gay St, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,595

Condo for rent

Available Oct 7

45 N Pearl St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Columbus apartment for rent in Columbus

2BR/2.0BA

45 N Pearl St, Columbus, OH 43215

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,700

Apartment for rent

252 S Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Columbus townhouse for rent in Columbus

252 S Washington Avenue - 252 S...

252 S Washington Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

Air conditioning | Garage parking | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$2,199

House for rent

Available Aug 1

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Updated: November 11, 2025

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Downtown Columbus, Columbus apartment availability

Downtown Columbus offers a very strong selection of rental listings, with an average of 307 rentals available each month in 2024. The majority of rentals are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments, with a smaller number of studios and 3-bedroom apartments. Many of these apartments cater to pet owners, with over 93% allowing small pets or having pet-friendly policies with some restrictions. This makes Downtown Columbus an attractive option for renters with pets. The area's vibrant atmosphere and proximity to amenities also make it a popular choice for those looking for a lively urban lifestyle.

Downtown Columbus, Columbus rental market trends

Downtown Columbus saw a modest rent increase of 0.34% in 2024, with the average monthly rent for all bed counts and property types reaching $1,804. The average rent for 1-bedrooms decreased by 2.8% to $1,617, while 2-bedrooms experienced a slight increase of 0.17% to $2,302. Studios averaged $1,284, a 1.1% decrease from the previous year. Notably, 3-bedrooms saw a significant 21.3% increase to $4,204.

The summer months tend to see higher demand and prices in Downtown Columbus, with June typically having the highest rent, 5.3% higher than January. If you're looking for a new apartment, January may be a good time to find a deal. On the other hand, if you're looking to rent out a property, June is likely to be the most lucrative month. Keep in mind that these trends can help you navigate the rental market in Downtown Columbus.

Why Downtown Columbus, Columbus is a great place to live

Downtown Columbus is a hub for renters who prioritize social life and fitness wellness. With a plethora of restaurants, entertainment venues, and frequent transit options, this neighborhood is perfect for those who crave an active social scene. Additionally, the area's focus on fitness and wellness is evident in the numerous gyms, yoga studios, and sports facilities available. Many apartments also offer onsite gym equipment and fitness centers, making it easy to stay active. Furthermore, the presence of health and wellness events, low VOC materials, and soundproofing features demonstrate a commitment to overall well-being. If you're looking for a neighborhood that supports a balanced lifestyle, Downtown Columbus is an excellent choice.

Methodology: How we got this data

Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.

Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.

Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.

Downtown Columbus Apartments for rent FAQ

What is the average size of an apartment in Downtown Columbus, OH?

The average size of a 1 bedroom apartment rental in Downtown Columbus is 645 square feet. The average size of a 2 bedroom apartment rental in Downtown Columbus is 1150 square feet.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Downtown Columbus, OH?

To help you better understand how much rent you can afford, check out Zumper's rent calculator. Our rent calculator can help you learn more about Downtown Columbus average rent prices.

What type of apartment rental is most common in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH?

1 bedroom apartments are the most common type of rentals in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH right now.

What type of apartment rental is least common in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH?

3 bedroom apartments are the least common type of rentals in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH right now.

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