How much is the average rent in Columbus, OH for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Columbus, Ohio rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhoods.

Are rents going up or down in Columbus, OH?

Rent trends in Columbus, OH, have shown a slight decrease of about 1% on average. However, the cost of a 1-bedroom has increased by 4%, and a 2-bedroom has increased by 1%.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Columbus, OH?

Columbus rental prices are lowest during winter months, with January offering the best deals and December providing the least competition from other renters. September typically has the highest rent compared to January's lowest prices, with approximately 6% difference between peak and off-season rates.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Columbus, OH?

Columbus offers distinct neighborhood experiences depending on your lifestyle preferences. Social-oriented renters gravitate toward Italian Village, Downtown Columbus, Harrison West, and Short North for their high walk scores and extensive restaurant scenes. Pet owners find excellent options in Worthington Park, Brookside Woods, Cross Creek, and Sawmill Forest with pet-safe features and nearby pet supply stores.

What areas of Columbus, OH are best for budget-conscious renters?

Holly Hill offers the most affordable rentals with median rent around $980 per month, followed closely by Maize-Morse at around $990 monthly. Riverview provides another budget-friendly option at around $1,000 per month, giving cost-conscious renters several neighborhoods to consider.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Columbus, OH?

Columbus welcomes pet owners with 53% of rental listings offering pet-friendly policies, making it easier to find accommodations for four-legged residents. Worthington Park, Brookside Woods, Cross Creek, and Sawmill Forest stand out as particularly pet-accommodating neighborhoods with features like pet waste stations and outdoor spaces.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Columbus, OH?

Utilities are rarely included in Columbus rental prices, appearing in less than 1% of available listings across all apartment types. Renters should budget separately for electricity, gas, water, and other utility costs when calculating their monthly housing expenses.

Are most apartments in Columbus, OH largely older buildings or new developments?

Columbus rental properties are dominated by ranch-style homes from the post-World War II suburban expansion of the 1950s and 1960s, comprising 45.9% of the market. Contemporary architecture represents 14.1% of rentals, while modern architectural styles account for 13.3% of available properties.

Short Term Rentals in Columbus, OH

451 rentals

Rent special

31m ago

9.1

Excellent

Pointe at Northern Woods

5615 Sierra Ridge Dr, Columbus, OH 43231

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$964–$2,019

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Highly rated

Rent special

3h ago

8.5

Very good

HQ Flats

6249 Walton Breck Way, Columbus, OH 43081

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,299–$2,059

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 5

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

EV Charging

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Management

Rent special

3D tour

3h ago

Excellent

SkyView

1755 S 20th St, Columbus, OH 43207

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–5 beds

1–2 baths

$863–$1,862

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 25

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Oven

Storage

3h ago

9.4

Excellent

Ashbrook Run Apartments

5222 Flower Valley Dr, Columbus, OH 43110

Short term | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,035–$1,325

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

On-Site Management

Roof Deck

The Residences at Town Center - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.8

Very good

The Residences at Town Center

2591 Venturi House, Columbus, OH 43219

Short term | Garage parking | Swimming pool

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$985–$2,020

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Elevator

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

Microwave

4h ago

7.8

Very good

Killarney Woods

8352 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43004

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,225–$2,115

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Roof Deck

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$3,055

1494 N High St #529

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$964–$2,019

5615 Sierra Ridge Dr

Rent special

5h ago

8.5

Very good

Blendon Woods Apartments

5000 Brelsford Woods Dr, Columbus, OH 43081

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

2 baths

$1,671–$3,297

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Hardwood Floor

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

Residents Lounge

Airbnb-friendly

3D tour

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Collier Park Apartments

2201 Collier Crst, Columbus, OH 43123

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,170–$2,627

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

Top amenities

EV Charging

Fitness Center

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Swimming Pool

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3D tour

6h ago

8.5

Very good

The Chelsea Apartments

4120 Quentin Blvd, Columbus, OH 43230

Short term | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,312–$2,777

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

Top amenities

Carpet

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Call

11h ago

Very good

Verified

1494 N High St

1494 N High St #529, Columbus, OH 43201

Short term | Furnished

3 beds

3 baths

$3,055

Apartment for rent

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$964–$1,344

5615 Sierra Ridge Dr

$1,273–$1,918

5362 Hoover Forest Ln

$950–$1,252

1755 S 20th St

$1,881–$3,520

6300 Refugee Rd

The Commons at Canal Winchester Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

Airbnb-friendly

3D tour

11h ago

8.5

Very good

The Commons at Canal Winchester Apartments

6300 Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH 43110

Short term | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,126–$3,520

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

Top amenities

Fitness Center

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

11h ago

Verified

1710 Hess Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

4 beds

2 baths

$7,630

$7,209

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Central Heat

Furnished

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Wi-Fi

11h ago

Verified

4200 Rudy Rd, Columbus, OH 43214

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

4 beds

2.5 baths

$29,123

$25,192

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Wi-Fi

11h ago

Verified

309 W 4th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

Short term | Furnished | Air conditioning

3 beds

1.5 baths

$6,384

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Furnished

Microwave

Wi-Fi

Airbnb-friendly

3D tour

13h ago

8.5

Very good

Avalon Oaks Apartments

1820 Holt Rd, Columbus, OH 43228

Short term | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,186–$3,377

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

Top amenities

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Swimming Pool

Call

Rent special

17h ago

8.7

Very good

Reserve at Easton

2710 Audubon Trl, Columbus, OH 43231

Short term | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,135–$2,530

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Fitness Center

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Residents Lounge

Airbnb-friendly

Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Schirm Farms Apartments

6340 Saddler Way, Columbus, OH 43110

Short term | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,062–$2,487

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

Top amenities

Fireplace

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

Call

Rent special

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Library Park

50 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,098–$6,667

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Flats of Clintonville

4991 Arbor Village Dr, Columbus, OH 43214

Short term

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,020–$1,115

Apartment for rent

Rent special

3D tour

1d ago

8.7

Very good

Graceland Flats

291 Graceland Blvd Unit 102, Columbus, OH 43214

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,309–$1,834

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 6

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Fireplace

On-Site Management

Roof Deck

Swimming Pool

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Airbnb-friendly

Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

BriceGrove Park Apartments

6617 Bricegrove Blvd, Columbus, OH 43110

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,278–$2,694

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

Residents Lounge

Storage

Call

Bennington Pond Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

Airbnb-friendly

3D tour

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Bennington Pond Apartments

4261 Hamilton Square Blvd, Columbus, OH 43125

Short term | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,204–$3,223

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

Top amenities

Business Center

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Residents Lounge

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

5811 Spring Run Circle

5811 Spring Run Dr, Columbus, OH 43229

Short term | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$968–$1,052

Apartment for rent

Highly rated

Rent special

4d ago

8.7

Very good

Verified

210 W. 5th Ave

210 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

Short term | Furnished

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,800–$2,145

Apartment for rent

Rent special

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Reserves at Arlington

4450 Mobile Dr, Columbus, OH 43220

Short term | In-unit laundry | On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$999–$1,199

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Roof Deck

Rent special

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Verified

6480 Alexander Clay

6480 Alexander Clay, Columbus, OH 43054

Short term | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,339–$2,559

Apartment for rent

Rent special

5d+ ago

8.7

Very good

Verified

6460 Chelsea Glen Dr

6460 Chelsea Glen Dr, Columbus, OH 43110

Short term | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,694–$2,069

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Verified

4664 Kenny Rd

4664 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43220

Short term | Furnished

2 beds

2 baths

$2,249–$2,869

Apartment for rent

Rent special

5d+ ago

8.7

Very good

Verified

409 Oak St

409 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43215

Short term | Furnished

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,893–$2,611

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Short Term White Ash townhouse for rent in Columbus

Condo Shared Wall, 2 Story - Canal Winchester, OH

6820 Axtel Dr ## 22d, Columbus, OH 43110

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,695

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Fireplace

Free Parking

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Oven

5d+ ago

Short Term house for rent in Columbus

Jannat Arnsby

3359 Arnsby Rd, Columbus, OH 43232

Short term | Balcony | Fireplace

5 beds

2 baths

$2,599

$2,399

Price drop

House for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities

Carpet

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Short Term Brookshire house for rent in Columbus

2853 Chesfield, Room A

2853 Chesfield Dr, Columbus, OH 43204

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$665

House for rent

Available Jun 6

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Short Term Short North condo for rent in Columbus

Condominium, Ranch - Columbus, OH

463 N High St Apt 4c, Columbus, OH 43215

Short term | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,450

Condo for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

5d+ ago

Short Term Central Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus

418 S Terrace Ave #418, Columbus, OH 43204

Short term

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 3

5d+ ago

Verified

486 Vermont Pl, Columbus, OH 43201

Short term | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

3 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Short Term King-Lincoln Bronzeville house for rent in Columbus

236 N 21st St, Columbus, OH 43203

Short term | In-unit laundry | Furnished

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

House for rent

Available Jun 7

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Furnished

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Short Term apartment for rent in Columbus

Ranch, Multi Family - Bexley, OH

962 Ferndale Place, Columbus, OH 43209

Short term | Air conditioning | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Short Term apartment for rent in Columbus

Single Family Residence - Columbus, OH

5055 Slate Run Woods Ct, Columbus, OH 43220

Short term | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

4 beds

4 baths

$6,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Short Term Indian Springs house for rent in Columbus

Single Family Freestanding, 2 Story - Columbus, OH

184 E Schreyer Pl, Columbus, OH 43214

Short term | Air conditioning | Garage parking

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,500

House for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Oven

Tile Floor

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