Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 22, 2025
Last updated on December 22, 2025
Last updated on December 22, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, OH is $1,420. This is -25%, or $486, lower than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, OH is $1,420. This is -25%, or $486, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, OH have decreased by 3% 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.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Columbus, OH is $1,334. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH costs about $1,179 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,395. Houses for rent in Columbus, OH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,820.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,173 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,728 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,422 | 2% | 2% | |
Studio | $995 | 2% | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Columbus | $1,806 | |
Indianola Terrace | $1,350 | |
Italian Village | $1,579 | |
Old North Columbus | $1,500 | |
Sawmill Ravines | $1,645 | |
Short North | $1,623 | |
South Campus | $1,699 | |
Tuttle West | $1,687 | |
University | $1,800 | |
Weinland Park | $1,350 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,334 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,820 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,189 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,173
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,728
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,422
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Downtown Columbus
Average rent
$1,806
South Campus
Average rent
$1,699
Indianola Terrace
Average rent
$1,350
Italian Village
Average rent
$1,579
Old North Columbus
Average rent
$1,500
Weinland Park
Average rent
$1,350
Sawmill Ravines
Average rent
$1,645
University
Average rent
$1,800
Short North
Average rent
$1,623
Tuttle West
Average rent
$1,687
Apartments
Average rent
$1,334
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,820
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,189
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.
Median rent prices in Columbus, OH for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Canal Winchester, OH.
Columbus
lower than the national median
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, OH is 19% lower than the median rent in Canal Winchester, OH.
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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 |
5d+ ago
Vasser Village apartment for rent in Columbus
853 East Jenkins Avenue #2, Columbus, OH 43207
Studio
0 baths
$300
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
11m ago
Brookshire house for rent in Columbus
2853 Chesfield Dr #F, Columbus, OH 43204
1 bed
3 baths
$575
House for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Indianola Terrace house for rent in Columbus
368 East 14th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
1 bed
0 baths
$600
House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
5125 Cedar Drive, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$649–$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Westbrook Ct, Columbus, OH 43204
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4069 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43227
1–2 beds
1 bath
$739–$839
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus
2 beds
1 bath
$850
$775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
947 947 E Forest Creek Dr, Columbus, OH 43223
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$790–$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
850 Jaeger St, Columbus, OH 43206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,043–$8,644
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
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
65 S Washington Ave #428, Columbus, OH 43215
2 beds
2 baths
$7,350
Condo for rent
Available Jan 22
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
5d+ ago
Riverview apartment for rent in Columbus
2875 Olentangy River Rd #509, Columbus, OH 43202
2 beds
2 baths
$5,970
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 19
5d+ ago
Tuttle West condo for rent in Columbus
4784 Holmes St, Columbus, OH 43016
2 beds
2 baths
$5,970
Condo for rent
Available Jan 22
2d 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
5d+ ago
Verified
5020 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$840–$1,120
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4314 Dresden St, Columbus, OH 43224
1–3 beds
1 bath
$972–$1,393
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5418 Arbrook, Columbus, OH 43228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$969–$1,605
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
14h ago
Verified
5407 Edwards Plantation Dr, Columbus, OH 43221
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,176–$10,075
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
5353 Wilcox Rd, Columbus, OH 43016
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,018–$4,077
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4311 Camden Cir, Columbus, OH 43016
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,284–$3,033
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
250 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5020 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$840–$1,120
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5418 Arbrook, Columbus, OH 43228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$969–$1,605
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
3d ago
Verified
6340 Saddler Way, Columbus, OH 43110
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,155–$2,333
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
3d ago
Verified
4261 Hamilton Square Blvd, Columbus, OH 43125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,170–$3,227
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
4d ago
Verified
6300 Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH 43110
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,194–$2,781
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
17h ago
Verified
5353 Wilcox Rd, Columbus, OH 43016
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,018–$4,077
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4311 Camden Cir, Columbus, OH 43016
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,284–$3,033
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
250 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5020 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$840–$1,120
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4314 Dresden St, Columbus, OH 43224
1–3 beds
1 bath
$972–$1,393
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6617 Bricegrove Blvd, Columbus, OH 43110
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$2,568
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
2d ago
Verified
5418 Arbrook, Columbus, OH 43228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$969–$1,605
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
3d ago
Verified
2201 Collier Crst, Columbus, OH 43123
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,272–$2,481
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
3d ago
Verified
1820 Holt Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,264–$3,499
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
3d ago
Verified
6340 Saddler Way, Columbus, OH 43110
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,155–$2,333
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22