Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Forest Park West, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Forest Park West

$1,150/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Forest Park West is $1,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Forest Park West

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Forest Park West rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Forest Park West, Columbus, OH

Average rent prices in Forest Park West have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 Forest Park West, Columbus, OH

Rent prices in Forest Park West vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Forest Park West is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest Park West run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,129.

Listings

Studio

$1,075

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$997

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,195

8%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,426

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$2,400

4%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,075

1 bedroom

Average rent

$997

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,426

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Forest Park West, 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 Forest Park West, Columbus, OH compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Forest Park West and Busch by all bedroom counts and property types.

Forest Park West

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,322
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Forest Park West, Columbus, OH is 13% lower than the median rent in Busch, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Forest Park West, Columbus, OH

5788 Arborwood Dr. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

5788 Arborwood Dr.

5788 Arborwood Dr, Columbus, OH 43229

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Frequently asked questions for Forest Park West, Columbus, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Forest Park West rental market.

How much is rent in Forest Park West?

The average rent in Forest Park West is $1,150 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Forest Park West?

Average rent prices in Forest Park West have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Forest Park West rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Forest Park West is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Forest Park West?

To comfortably afford rent in Forest Park West, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Columbus