Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Average rent in
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is $1,801. This is -5%, or $99, lower than the national average.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,801

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

39

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is $1,801. This is -5%, or $99, lower than the national average.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
38%
30%
17%
11%
$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 increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,723. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH costs about $1,400 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,300. Houses for rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,847.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,419

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,287

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,025

2%

52%

4 bedroom

$2,531

16%

-

Studio

$1,108

2%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,108

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,419

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,287

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

52%

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$1,801
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,330
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH is 35% higher than the median rent in Olde Town East, Columbus, OH.

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571 East Rich Street #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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571 East Rich Street #7, Columbus, OH 43215

Studio

1 bath

$795

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Available Nov 26

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Studio

1 bath

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5d+ ago

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571 East Rich Street #10, Columbus, OH 43215

Studio

1 bath

$875

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Available Nov 14

Townley Court - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Townley Court

580 East Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$885–$1,075

Apartment for rent

Washington Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Washington Place Apartments

518 East Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$894–$985

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 11

441 East Town Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

441 East Town Street

441 East Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$895–$1,195

Apartment for rent

Library Park - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

8.3

Very good

Library Park

50 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$935–$4,669

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 14

370 S Fifth St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.3

Very good

370 S Fifth St

370 South Fifth Street, Columbus, OH 43215

1–2 beds

1 bath

$945–$1,075

Apartment for rent