Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 6, 2025

Average rent in
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

Last updated on November 6, 2025

Last updated on November 6, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is $1,776. This is -8%, or $161, lower than the national average.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,776

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

39

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is $1,776. This is -8%, or $161, lower than the national average.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
33%
34%
18%
13%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

78%
22%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH have decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 9% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

The monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is $1,739. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH costs about $1,599 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,477. Houses for rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,949.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,599

3%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,395

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,949

1%

46%

4 bedroom

$2,194

16%

-

Studio

$1,120

2%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,120

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,949

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

46%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,194

Last 30 days

16%

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.

Compare rent prices in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Olde Town East, Columbus, OH.

Downtown Columbus

Median rent price$1,776
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is 32% higher than the median rent in Olde Town East, Columbus, OH.

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Townley Court - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.3

Very good

Townley Court

580 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$785–$885

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5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

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433 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215

Studio

1 bath

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1 bed

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5d+ ago

8

Very good

Jefferson Arms

170 Jefferson Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

1 bed

1 bath

$825

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5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$875

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Washington Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.8

Very good

Washington Place Apartments

518 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$894–$985

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 11

441 East Town Street - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.8

Very good

441 East Town Street

441 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$895–$1,195

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