Average Rent in Columbus, OH and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Columbus, OH

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, OH is $1,506. This is -24% lower than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,506

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,829

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, OH is $1,506. This is -24% lower than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

47%

29%

10%

12%

$0-$750$0 - $750

$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500

$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

$3,001+$3,001+

Households

55%

45%

Renter-occupied

Owner-occupied

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 comparables in
Columbus, OH
The monthly rent for an apartment in Columbus, OH is $1,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH costs about $1,249 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,411. Houses for rent in Columbus, OH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.


1 bedroom	$1,235	No Change	3%
2 bedroom	$1,400	1%	4%
3 bedroom	$1,800	1%	5%
4 bedroom	$3,150	20%	15%
Studio	$1,107	No Change	8%

		Comparables
Downtown Columbus	$1,806
Indianola Terrace	$1,772
Italian Village	$1,625
Old North Columbus	$1,995
Short North	$1,950
South Campus	$1,710
Tuttle	$1,672
Tuttle West	$1,880
University	$4,150
Weinland Park	$1,395


Apartments	$1,400	11%	No Change
Condos	$1,550	No Change	No Change
Houses	$2,000	5%	No Change
Rooms	$1,129	2%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,107

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,235

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

15%

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

Median rent price$1,506

24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,910

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, OH is 21% 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.