Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 6, 2025
Average rent in
Columbus, OH
Last updated on November 6, 2025
Last updated on November 6, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, OH is $1,496. This is -23%, or $441, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,496
3%Total rentals
1,926
for rent on Zumper.com
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbus, OH is $1,496. This is -23%, or $441, 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 remained the same in the last month and have increased 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 $1,399. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus, OH costs about $1,212 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 $1,895.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,200 |  3% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,399 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 12% | 8% | |
Studio | $1,058 | 2% | 3% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Columbus | $1,776 | |
Indianola Terrace | $1,650 | |
Italian Village | $1,536 | |
Old North Columbus | $1,797 | |
Polaris North | $1,389 | |
Sawmill Ravines | $1,708 | |
Short North | $1,745 | |
South Campus | $1,875 | |
University | $2,600 | |
Weinland Park | $1,360 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,399 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,595 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,895 | 9% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,189 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,058
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
8%
Downtown Columbus
Average rent
$1,776
Indianola Terrace
Average rent
$1,650
South Campus
Average rent
$1,875
Old North Columbus
Average rent
$1,797
Sawmill Ravines
Average rent
$1,708
Italian Village
Average rent
$1,536
Weinland Park
Average rent
$1,360
University
Average rent
$2,600
Short North
Average rent
$1,745
Polaris North
Average rent
$1,389
Apartments
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,189
Last 30 days
5%
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
23%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbus, OH is 7% 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
Indianola Terrace house for rent in Columbus
368 E 14th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
1 bed
0 baths
$600
House for rent
Available Oct 5
1d ago
5125 Cedar Dr, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$649–$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Westbrook Ct, Columbus, OH 43204
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$775
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4069 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43227
1–2 beds
1 bath
$739–$849
Apartment for rent
1d ago
947 Forest Creek Dr E, Columbus, OH 43223
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$790–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
11h ago
5827 N Meadows Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229
1–2 beds
1 bath
$799–$1,199
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4646 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$799–$2,094
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$9,564
Apartment for rent
10h ago
850 Jaeger St, Columbus, OH 43206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,102–$8,696
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
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
Apartment for rent in Columbus
431 W Rich St #415, Columbus, OH 43215
2 beds
2 baths
$6,960
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 22
5d+ ago
Preserve South apartment for rent in Columbus
3818 Rocky Gln #H, Columbus, OH 43230
2 beds
2 baths
$6,870
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 21
9h ago
797 N Wall St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$6,460
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Indiana Forest house for rent in Columbus
5 beds
2 baths
$6,450
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
250 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$2,495
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
4314 Dresden St, Columbus, OH 43224
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,077–$1,492
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5020 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,095
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
3058 Allegheny Ave, Columbus, OH 43209
1–2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,099
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5418 Arbrook, Columbus, OH 43228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,029–$1,714
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
1h ago
Verified
155 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,996–$7,400
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
5362 Hoover Forest Ln, Columbus, OH 43230
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,939
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 7
4h 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
$875–$1,095
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5418 Arbrook, Columbus, OH 43228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,029–$1,714
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
4h ago
Verified
1655 Gilmore Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
15h ago
Verified
1820 Holt Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,111–$3,581
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
23h ago
Verified
6340 Saddler Way, Columbus, OH 43110
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,216–$2,314
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
1d ago
Verified
6300 Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH 43110
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,117–$2,909
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
1d ago
Verified
4261 Hamilton Square Blvd, Columbus, OH 43125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,191–$3,314
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
4h ago
Verified
250 Liberty St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$2,495
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
4314 Dresden St, Columbus, OH 43224
1 bed
1 bath
$1,077–$1,149
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5020 Chatterton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,095
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5418 Arbrook, Columbus, OH 43228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,029–$1,714
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
15h ago
Verified
1820 Holt Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,111–$3,581
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
18h ago
Verified
6617 Bricegrove Blvd, Columbus, OH 43110
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$2,191
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
22h ago
Verified
4120 Quentin Blvd, Columbus, OH 43230
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,243–$2,933
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
23h ago
Verified
6340 Saddler Way, Columbus, OH 43110
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,277–$2,314
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5