Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is $1,840. This is -3%, or $60, lower than the national average.

$1.94

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,840

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

38

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is $1,840. This is -3%, or $60, lower than the national average.

$1.94

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
34%
29%
22%
12%
$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 1% in the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,800. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH costs about $1,585 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,405. Houses for rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $1,740.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,599

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,380

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,008

3%

47%

4 bedroom

$2,531

16%

-

Studio

$1,136

1%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,136

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,380

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,008

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

47%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,531

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$1,840
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

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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18h ago

8

Very good

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1 bath

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5d+ ago

7.8

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1 bed

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5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

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525 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215

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20h ago

7.9

Very good

The Triad Apartments

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2 beds

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4h ago

8

Very good

650-668 N. High Street / 10-26 E. Russell

650-668 650-668 N. High Street / 10-26 E. Russell, Columbus, OH 43215

1–2 beds

1 bath

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5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Chestnut House

N Wall St, Columbus, OH 43215

3 beds

1 bath

$1,550

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