Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Central Hilltop

$1,165/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Central Hilltop is $1,165 per month as of September 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $735 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Central Hilltop

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Central Hilltop rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Average rent prices in Central Hilltop have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Rent prices in Central Hilltop vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Central Hilltop is $925, whereas a house costs $1,312. 1-bedroom apartments in Central Hilltop run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$1,312

No Change

23%

1 bedroom

$795

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,100

5%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,300

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,800

3%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,312

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

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

Compare median rent prices in Central Hilltop and North Hilltop by all bedroom counts and property types.

Central Hilltop

Median rent price$1,165
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH is 3% lower than the median rent in North Hilltop, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

108 COLUMBIAN - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

108 COLUMBIAN

108 Columbian Ave, Columbus, OH 43223

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

130 S HIGHLAND Avenue (DNT) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

130 S HIGHLAND Avenue (DNT)

130 S Highland Ave, Columbus, OH 43223

3 beds

1 bath

$1,165

Apartment for rent

2676 Sullivant Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central Hilltop house for rent in Columbus

3 Bedroom West Side House

2676 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43204

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

498 S Warren Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central Hilltop house for rent in Columbus

New Remodeled 3/1 bath

498 S Warren Ave, Columbus, OH 43204

3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

House for rent

Available Aug 18

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Frequently asked questions for Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

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

How much is rent in Central Hilltop?

The average rent in Central Hilltop is $1,165 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Central Hilltop?

Average rent prices in Central Hilltop have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Central Hilltop rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Central Hilltop is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $735 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Central Hilltop, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/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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