Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Average rent in
Columbus, OH
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Last updated on February 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, OH is $1,450. This is -24%, or $450, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,450
1%Total rentals
1,912
for rent on Zumper.com
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, OH is $1,450. This is -24%, or $450, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent price trends in
Columbus, OH
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, OH have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Columbus, OH
The monthly rent for an apartment in Columbus, OH is $1,359. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH costs about $1,185 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,400. Houses for rent in Columbus, OH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,850.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,159 | 2% |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,550 | 1% | 10% | |
Studio | $1,004 | 6% | No Change |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Columbus | $1,823 | |
Indianola Terrace | $1,395 | |
Italian Village | $1,613 | |
Old North Columbus | $1,500 | |
Polaris North | $1,359 | |
Short North | $1,595 | |
South Campus | $1,650 | |
Tuttle West | $1,706 | |
University | $2,200 | |
Weinland Park | $1,500 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,359 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,199 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,004
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,159
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
Downtown Columbus
Average rent
$1,823
Weinland Park
Average rent
$1,500
Italian Village
Average rent
$1,613
Indianola Terrace
Average rent
$1,395
South Campus
Average rent
$1,650
Old North Columbus
Average rent
$1,500
Tuttle West
Average rent
$1,706
University
Average rent
$2,200
Short North
Average rent
$1,595
Polaris North
Average rent
$1,359
Apartments
Average rent
$1,359
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
2%
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.
Compare rent prices in Columbus, OH to other cities
Median rent prices in Columbus, OH for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Canal Winchester, OH.
Columbus
24%lower than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, OH is 33% lower than the median rent in Canal Winchester, OH.
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Cost of living in
Columbus, OH
The overall cost of living in Columbus, OH is 5% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared 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
North Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus
1 bed
1 bath
$521
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5125 Cedar Drive, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$649–$995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Westbrook Ct, Columbus, OH 43204
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2393 Canal Bay Way, Columbus, OH 43232
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$712–$2,413
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
Verified
4646 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$780–$2,094
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus
406 1/2 S Hague Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
2 beds
1 bath
$790
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 13
1d ago
Verified
1900 Sunny Ct, Columbus, OH 43229
1–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,299
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Columbus apartment for rent in Columbus
Studio
0 baths
$8,514
Apartment for rent
14h ago
850 Jaeger St, Columbus, OH 43206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,000–$8,748
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 7
5d+ ago
Indiana Forest house for rent in Columbus
182 E Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
Studio
2 baths
$7,643
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Columbus condo for rent in Columbus
250 W Spring St Apt 512 #512, Columbus, OH 43215
2 beds
2 baths
$6,500
Condo for rent
2d ago
797 N Wall St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$6,460
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Indiana Forest house for rent in Columbus
5 beds
2 baths
$6,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Columbus
5055 Slate Run Woods Ct, Columbus, OH 43220
4 beds
3 baths
$6,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
155 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,996–$7,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
250 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$2,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5020 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$894–$1,120
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4314 Dresden St, Columbus, OH 43224
1–3 beds
1 bath
$853–$1,528
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5418 Arbrook, Columbus, OH 43228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,203
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 5
3h ago
Verified
860 Candlelite Ln, Columbus, OH 43035
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$2,221
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5353 Wilcox Rd, Columbus, OH 43016
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,018–$4,113
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
250 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$2,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5020 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$894–$1,120
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4314 Dresden St, Columbus, OH 43224
1–3 beds
1 bath
$853–$1,528
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5418 Arbrook, Columbus, OH 43228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,203
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 5
11h ago
Verified
5353 Wilcox Rd, Columbus, OH 43016
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,018–$4,113
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4455 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43125
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,379–$2,133
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 7
1d ago
Verified
4311 Camden Cir, Columbus, OH 43016
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,328–$3,719
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
250 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$2,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5020 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$894–$1,120
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4314 Dresden St, Columbus, OH 43224
2–3 beds
1 bath
$984–$1,528
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5418 Arbrook, Columbus, OH 43228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,203
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 5
3h ago
Verified
860 Candlelite Ln, Columbus, OH 43035
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$2,221
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5353 Wilcox Rd, Columbus, OH 43016
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,018–$4,113
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5211 Sawmill Rd, Columbus, OH 43017
2 beds
2 baths
$1,540–$1,935
Apartment for rent