Average Rent in Columbus, OH and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Columbus, OH

Average rent prices in Columbus have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,349, whereas a house costs $1,824. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbus run $1,169 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,335.


Studio	$1,099	2%	10%
1 bedroom	$1,155	2%	6%
2 bedroom	$1,345	3%	8%
3 bedroom	$1,700	1%	4%
4 bedroom	$3,190	27%	6%

		Listings
Downtown Columbus	$1,789
Indiana Forest	$3,595
Indianola Terrace	$2,000
Italian Village	$1,629
North Linden	$1,150
Old North Columbus	$1,950
Short North	$1,747
South Campus	$1,899
University	$3,400
Weinland Park	$1,513


Apartments	$1,349	9%	No Change
Condos	$1,595	2%	No Change
Houses	$1,824	11%	No Change
Rooms	$1,058	4%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,155

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,345

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,190

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

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

Median rent price$1,450

24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,725

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, OH is 16% lower than the median rent in Canal Winchester, OH.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

$1,725

$1,595

$2,156

$1,489

$1,645

$1,599

$1,342

$1,880

$1,945

$2,200

$1,800

$1,275

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	10% lower
Groceries	1% higher
Health	13% lower
Housing	10% lower
Transportation	9% lower
Utilities	3% higher

Discover rentals in Columbus, OH

New construction

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

Verified

Easton Place Homes

3540 Easton Loop W, Columbus, OH 43219

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$513–$1,708

Call

7h ago

8.3

Very good

1995-1997 N 4th St

1995 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201

1–3 beds

1 bath

$550–$1,200

5d+ ago

South Linden apartment for rent in Columbus

1305 E 19th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211

1 bed

1 bath

$550

2d ago

8.3

Very good

North Central Village

2200 Foundation Dr, Columbus, OH 43219

2 beds

1 bath

$587–$1,340

1d ago

7.9

Very good

West Broad Street (K)

Westbrook Ct, Columbus, OH 43204

1–2 beds

1 bath

$675–$775

Rent special

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Clear Point Gardens

1699 Shanley Dr, Columbus, OH 43224

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$739–$1,459

3d ago

Central Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus

2 beds

1 bath

$745

54 54 & 90 W 8th Ave shared living br's for rent - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Weinland Park apartment for rent in Columbus

Rooms for Rent OSU Area

54 54 & 90 W 8th Ave shared living br's for rent, Columbus, OH 43201

3 beds

2 baths

$750

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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 $1,450 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Columbus?

Average rent prices in Columbus have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Columbus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Columbus is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Columbus?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Columbus are North Linden ($1,150/mo), Weinland Park ($1,513/mo), and Italian Village ($1,629/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Columbus?

To comfortably afford rent in Columbus, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Columbus?

January and December offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Columbus, with January seeing the lowest rents and December being the least competitive month with reduced demand.

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).

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