Average Rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is $1,806. This is -9% lower than the national average.

$2.04

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,806

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

37

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is $1,806. This is -9% lower than the national average.

$2.04

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

32%

30%

19%

17%

$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 comparables in
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
The monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is $1,776. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH costs about $1,638 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,571. Houses for rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,072.


1 bedroom	$1,647	No Change	5%
2 bedroom	$2,531	2%	9%
3 bedroom	$2,150	No Change	54%
4 bedroom	$2,878	16%	-
Studio	$1,139	2%	8%

		Comparables
Grandview Heights	$1,570
Olde Town East	$1,350
Short North	$1,950
South Campus	$1,710
Tri Village	$1,040
Weinland Park	$1,395


Apartments	$1,776	2%	No Change
Condos	$2,250	5%	No Change
Houses	$2,072	No Change	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,139

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,647

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,531

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

54%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,878

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$1,806

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350

32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is 34% higher than the median rent in Olde Town East, Columbus, OH.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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