Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Central College, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Central College

$1,516/mo

decreased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in Central College is $1,516 per month as of September 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $384 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Central College

8

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Central College rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Central College, Columbus, OH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Central College, Columbus, OH

Average rent prices in Central College have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 33% 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 Central College, Columbus, OH

Rent prices in Central College vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Central College is $1,475, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Central College run $1,439 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,669.

Listings

Studio

$1,129

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,399

11%

-

2 bedroom

$1,519

3%

17%

3 bedroom

$2,495

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$6,995

18%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,129

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,519

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,995

Last 30 days

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Central College, 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 Central College, Columbus, OH compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Central College and Blendon Woods Metro Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Central College

Median rent price$1,516
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,384
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central College, Columbus, OH is 10% higher than the median rent in Blendon Woods Metro Park, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Central College, Columbus, OH

7236 Winterbek Ave - Photo 1 of 1

42m ago

Central College house for rent in Columbus

4 Bed & 2.5 baths home for rent in Newalbany, OH.

7236 Winterbek Ave, Columbus, OH 43054

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,299

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Frequently asked questions for Central College, Columbus, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Central College rental market.

How much is rent in Central College?

The average rent in Central College is $1,516 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Central College?

Average rent prices in Central College have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 33% since last year.

How does Central College rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Central College is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $384 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Central College?

To comfortably afford rent in Central College, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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