Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 25, 2026
Average rent in
Columbus, OH
Last updated on March 25, 2026
Last updated on March 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, OH is $1,425. This is -25%, or $485, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,425
3%Total rentals
1,754
for rent on Zumper.com
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, OH is $1,425. This is -25%, or $485, 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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,349. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH costs about $1,151 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 $1,800.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,150 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,389 | No Change |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,725 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,555 | 2% | 7% | |
Studio | $1,025 | 1% | No Change |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Columbus | $1,644 | |
Indianola Terrace | $1,322 | |
Italian Village | $1,597 | |
North Linden | $1,197 | |
Old North Columbus | $1,525 | |
Short North | $1,540 | |
South Campus | $1,700 | |
Tuttle West | $1,700 | |
University | $2,000 | |
Weinland Park | $1,500 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,349 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,545 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,229 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,389
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,555
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Downtown Columbus
Average rent
$1,644
Weinland Park
Average rent
$1,500
Indianola Terrace
Average rent
$1,322
Italian Village
Average rent
$1,597
Old North Columbus
Average rent
$1,525
South Campus
Average rent
$1,700
Short North
Average rent
$1,540
University
Average rent
$2,000
Tuttle West
Average rent
$1,700
North Linden
Average rent
$1,197
Apartments
Average rent
$1,349
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,229
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
25%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
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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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
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
5d+ ago
North Linden apartment for rent in Columbus
3793 Cleveland Ave #TBD, Columbus, OH 43224
1 bed
1 bath
$350
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 26
13h ago
2200 Foundation Dr, Columbus, OH 43219
2 beds
1 bath
$587–$1,323
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Indianola Terrace house for rent in Columbus
365 E 15th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
1 bed
1 bath
$600
House for rent
Available Mar 18
5d+ ago
South Linden apartment for rent in Columbus
3 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 3
19h ago
5125 Cedar Drive, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$649–$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Westbrook Ct, Columbus, OH 43204
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Weinland Park apartment for rent in Columbus
54 54 & 90 W 8th Ave rooms for rent, Columbus, OH 43201
3 beds
2 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
35 E Hubbard Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,495–$8,800
Apartment for rent
22h ago
850 Jaeger St, Columbus, OH 43206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,030–$9,973
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
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
5h ago
Verified
1140 Hamlet St, Columbus, OH 43201
3 beds
2 baths
$6,718
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Columbus condo for rent in Columbus
250 W Spring St Apt 512 #512, Columbus, OH 43215
2 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
Condo for rent
1d 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
5h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,212
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
250 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$2,495
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4314 Dresden St, Columbus, OH 43224
1–3 beds
1 bath
$830–$1,296
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5020 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$846–$1,120
Apartment for rent
12m ago
Verified
5541 Bowland Pl, Columbus, OH 43016
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,131–$3,490
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12m ago
Verified
5407 Edwards Plantation Dr, Columbus, OH 43221
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,109–$5,652
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
250 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$2,495
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4314 Dresden St, Columbus, OH 43224
1–3 beds
1 bath
$830–$1,296
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5020 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$846–$1,120
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
5418 Arbrook, Columbus, OH 43228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$958–$1,726
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 10
9h ago
Verified
5353 Wilcox Rd, Columbus, OH 43016
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,018–$4,113
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2830 Albemarle Drive, Columbus, OH 43068
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,400–$1,655
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 10
13h ago
Verified
5211 Sawmill Rd, Columbus, OH 43017
2 beds
2 baths
$1,540–$1,935
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
250 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$2,495
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4314 Dresden St, Columbus, OH 43224
1–3 beds
1 bath
$830–$1,296
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5020 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$846–$1,120
Apartment for rent
12m ago
Verified
5541 Bowland Pl, Columbus, OH 43016
1 bed
1 bath
$1,147–$2,299
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12m ago
Verified
5407 Edwards Plantation Dr, Columbus, OH 43221
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,109–$3,029
Price drop
Apartment for rent