Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Columbus, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Columbus, OH rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,425/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with a negligible $9 monthly difference and month-to-month rent also unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Columbus sits 26.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a mid-tier market with 1,714 total rentals available for a range of renter needs.
Price ranges
Studios in Columbus run around $1,050/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,175/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,395/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,598/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,850/month compared to $1,330/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northmoor rents fell 79.9% year over year to $1,568/month across 18 rentals, with Deer Creek and Devon Triangle also seeing declines over 55%. This contrasts with the citywide flat trend and shows localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Columbus
$1,425/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbus is $1,425 per month as of May 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbus
1,714
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Columbus rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Columbus, OH
Average rent prices in Columbus have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Columbus, OH
Rent prices in Columbus vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Columbus is $1,330, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbus run $1,180 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,389.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,050 | No Change | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,175 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,597 | 1% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Columbus | $1,650 | |
Indianola Terrace | $1,350 | |
Italian Village | $1,632 | |
North Linden | $1,195 | |
Old North Columbus | $1,400 | |
Short North | $1,495 | |
South Campus | $1,397 | |
Tuttle West | $1,616 | |
University | $1,825 | |
Weinland Park | $1,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,330 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,179 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,597
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Downtown Columbus
Average rent
$1,650
Weinland Park
Average rent
$1,495
Indianola Terrace
Average rent
$1,350
Italian Village
Average rent
$1,632
Old North Columbus
Average rent
$1,400
South Campus
Average rent
$1,397
Tuttle West
Average rent
$1,616
University
Average rent
$1,825
Short North
Average rent
$1,495
North Linden
Average rent
$1,195
Apartments
Average rent
$1,330
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,179
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbus, OH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Columbus, OH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Columbus and Canal Winchester by all bedroom counts and property types.
Columbus
27%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, OH is 25% lower than the median rent in Canal Winchester, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,890
11%$1,522
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21%$1,350
11%$1,495
1%$1,627
4%$1,511
15%$1,889
$1,697
$2,510
18%$1,810
$1,100
10%Cost of living in Columbus, OH
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% lower |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 18% lower |
| Housing | 3% lower |
| Transportation | 12% lower |
| Utilities | 4% higher |
Discover rentals in Columbus, OH
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbus
853 E Jenkins Ave Storage West 4 #4, Columbus, OH 43207
Studio
0 baths
$300
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 17
14h ago
3540 Easton Loop W, Columbus, OH 43219
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$435–$1,493
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5125 Cedar Drive, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$649–$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Westbrook Ct, Columbus, OH 43204
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$775
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
5 beds
2.5 baths
$8,985
$8,684
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
35 E Hubbard Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$8,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Indiana Forest house for rent in Columbus
182 E Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
Studio
2.5 baths
$7,643
House for rent
Available Aug 1
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,535
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
250 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5020 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$885–$1,120
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4314 Dresden St, Columbus, OH 43224
1–3 beds
1 bath
$826–$1,424
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
250 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5020 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$885–$1,120
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4314 Dresden St, Columbus, OH 43224
1–3 beds
1 bath
$826–$1,424
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
250 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5020 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$885–$1,120
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4314 Dresden St, Columbus, OH 43224
1–3 beds
1 bath
$826–$1,424
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Columbus, OH
Quick answers to common questions about the Columbus rental market.
How much is rent in Columbus?
The average rent in Columbus is $1,425 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Columbus?
Average rent prices in Columbus have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Columbus rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Columbus is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Columbus?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Columbus are North Linden ($1,195/mo), Indianola Terrace ($1,350/mo), and South Campus ($1,397/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Columbus?
To comfortably afford rent in Columbus, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Columbus?
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.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).