Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Central Hilltop

$1,195/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Central Hilltop is $1,195 per month as of July 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Central Hilltop

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Central Hilltop rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $995, whereas a house costs $1,302. 1-bedroom apartments in Central Hilltop run $820 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$850

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$850

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,100

6%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,390

4%

16%

4 bedroom

$1,849

11%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$850

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,390

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,849

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

31%

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$1,195
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH is equal to the median rent in North Hilltop, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Central Hilltop, Columbus, OH

382 S Hague Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 29

68 S Hague Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central Hilltop apartment for rent in Columbus

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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

27-29 S Terrace Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

27-29 S Terrace Ave

27 S Terrace Ave, Columbus, OH 43204

3 beds

1 bath

$1,240

Apartment for rent

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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 July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Central Hilltop?

Average rent prices in Central Hilltop have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $750 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).

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