Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Columbus
$1,821/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Columbus is $1,821 per month as of September 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $78 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Columbus
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,768, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Columbus run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,477.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,215 | No Change | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,575 |  5% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,430 | 7% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 23% | 56% | |
4 bedroom | $1,585 | 16% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Grandview Heights | $1,550 | |
Olde Town East | $1,397 | |
Short North | $1,650 | |
South Campus | $1,599 | |
Tri Village | $1,115 | |
Weinland Park | $1,437 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,768 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,225 | 17% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,215
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,430
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
56%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,585
Last 30 days
16%
Olde Town East
Average rent
$1,397
Short North
Average rent
$1,650
South Campus
Average rent
$1,599
Tri Village
Average rent
$1,115
Weinland Park
Average rent
$1,437
Grandview Heights
Average rent
$1,550
Apartments
Average rent
$1,768
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
17%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
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
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is 30% higher than the median rent in Olde Town East, Columbus, OH.
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5d+ ago
Downtown Columbus apartment for rent in Columbus
Studio
1 bath
$830
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
4d ago
170 Jefferson Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Columbus apartment for rent in Columbus
190 Jefferson Ave #L, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 22
2d ago
Downtown Columbus apartment for rent in Columbus
451 E Town St #001, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Downtown Columbus condo for rent in Columbus
225 John H Mcconnell Blvd #501, Columbus, OH 43215
3 beds
3 baths
$7,000
Condo for rent
16h ago
70 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,292–$5,779
Apartment for rent
13h ago
12 W Gay St, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,236–$4,541
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
50 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$3,361
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
303 S Front St, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$2,292
Apartment for rent
2d ago
366 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,205–$1,275
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
409 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,643–$2,361
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
50 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$3,361
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
303 S Front St, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$2,292
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
367 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
2 beds
2 baths
$1,640–$1,765
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
4d ago
Verified
409 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,643–$2,361
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
50 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$3,361
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
303 S Front St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$2,292
Apartment for rent
2d ago
366 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
409 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,643–$2,361
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
50 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$3,361
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,821 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Columbus?
Average rent prices in Downtown Columbus have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $78 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).