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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Central Hilltop
$1,195/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Central Hilltop is $1,195 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $705 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Central Hilltop
30
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Central Hilltop rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH
Average rent prices in Central Hilltop have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $900, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Central Hilltop run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $790 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $795 | 1% |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,055 | 3% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,395 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 3% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
North Hilltop | $1,092 | |
Riverbend | $1,500 | |
South Central Hilltop | $1,150 | |
South Hilltop | $1,095 | |
Southwest Hilltop | $1,170 | |
Westgate | $975 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $900 | 10% | 6% | |
Condos | $1,100 | 8% | 11% | |
Houses | $1,300 | 2% | 14% |
Studio
Average rent
$790
1 bedroom
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,055
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
North Hilltop
Average rent
$1,092
Riverbend
Average rent
$1,500
South Central Hilltop
Average rent
$1,150
South Hilltop
Average rent
$1,095
Southwest Hilltop
Average rent
$1,170
Westgate
Average rent
$975
Apartments
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
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
37%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH is 9% higher than the median rent in North Hilltop, Columbus, OH.
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Discover rentals in Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH
5d+ ago
Central Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus
2 beds
1 bath
$745
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
108 Columbian Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
1d ago
130 S Highland Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
3 beds
1 bath
$1,165
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Hilltop house for rent in Columbus
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Central Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 11
5d+ ago
Central Hilltop house for rent in Columbus
279 Lechner Ave #1, Columbus, OH 43223
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Central Hilltop house for rent in Columbus
149 1/2 S Ogden Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
House for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Central Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
2174 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Central Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 19
5d+ ago
Central Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Central Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
1d ago
130 S Highland Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
3 beds
1 bath
$1,165
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Hilltop house for rent in Columbus
485 S Warren Ave #NA, Columbus, OH 43204
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 15
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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 $1,195 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Central Hilltop?
Average rent prices in Central Hilltop have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Central Hilltop rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Central Hilltop is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $705 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 $48,000/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).