Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Columbus
$1,817/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Columbus is $1,817 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $82 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Columbus
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Columbus rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
Average rent prices in Downtown Columbus 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
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
Rent prices in Downtown Columbus vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Columbus is $1,798, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Columbus run $1,612 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,451.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,210 |  1% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,615 | 2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,395 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,701 | No Change | 32% | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | 16% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Grandview Heights | $1,657 | |
Olde Town East | $1,335 | |
Short North | $1,767 | |
South Campus | $1,850 | |
Tri Village | $1,110 | |
Weinland Park | $1,568 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,798 | 6% | 3% | |
Condos | $2,200 | No Change | 10% | |
Houses | $1,525 | No Change | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,210
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,615
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,701
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
32%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
16%
Olde Town East
Average rent
$1,335
Short North
Average rent
$1,767
South Campus
Average rent
$1,850
Tri Village
Average rent
$1,110
Weinland Park
Average rent
$1,568
Grandview Heights
Average rent
$1,657
Apartments
Average rent
$1,798
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,525
Last year
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Columbus, 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 Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Columbus and Olde Town East by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Columbus
4%lower than the national median
30%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is 36% higher than the median rent in Olde Town East, Columbus, OH.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
1d ago
170 Jefferson Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Columbus apartment for rent in Columbus
174 Jefferson Ave #A, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
Downtown Columbus apartment for rent in Columbus
190 Jefferson Ave #H, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
Downtown Columbus apartment for rent in Columbus
194 Jefferson Ave #H, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
Downtown Columbus condo for rent in Columbus
300 W Spring St #408, Columbus, OH 43215
3 beds
4 baths
$6,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
9h ago
12 W Gay St, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,091–$4,551
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
16h ago
70 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,292–$5,779
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
12h ago
195 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$4,085
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
303 S Front St, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$2,292
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
3d ago
366 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$1,545
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
409 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,938–$2,686
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
50 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,675
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
303 S Front St, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$2,292
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
5d+ ago
Verified
451 E Town St #215, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
1d ago
399 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,199–$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
7h ago
Verified
50 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,675
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
409 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,938–$2,686
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
50 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,675
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
441 E Town St #210, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
6h ago
50 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$5,018
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Columbus rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Columbus?
The average rent in Downtown Columbus is $1,817 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Columbus?
Average rent prices in Downtown Columbus have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Downtown Columbus rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Columbus is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $82 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Columbus?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Columbus, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/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).