Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
Forest Park West, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Forest Park West

$1,519/mo

increased by45%

vs previous year

The average rent in Forest Park West is $1,519 per month as of August 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $406 less per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Forest Park West

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Forest Park West rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Forest Park West, Columbus, OH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

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 increased by 45% 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 $1,049, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest Park West run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,074.

Listings

Studio

$849

6%

-

1 bedroom

$965

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

15%

3 bedroom

$1,426

8%

-

4 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$849

Last 30 days

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$965

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,426

Last 30 days

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

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$1,519
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Forest Park West, Columbus, OH is 5% higher than the median rent in Busch, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Forest Park West, Columbus, OH

5590 Ironwood Ct - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Forest Park West townhouse for rent in Columbus

The Grove - 5590C - 2/1.5/R

5590 Ironwood Ct, Columbus, OH 43229

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,195

House for rent

Available Aug 1

4d ago

8

Very good

The Grove

5586 Ironwood Ct, Columbus, OH 43229

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,195–$1,695

Apartment for rent

5626 Ironwood Ct #2-1-5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Forest Park West townhouse for rent in Columbus

The Grove at Forest Park | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhomes

5626 Ironwood Ct #2-1-5, Columbus, OH 43229

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,195

House for rent

Available Jul 30

5630 Ironwood Ct - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Forest Park West townhouse for rent in Columbus

The Grove - 5630 - 3/2.5

5630 Ironwood Ct, Columbus, OH 43229

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,695

House for rent

Available Aug 1

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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 $1,519 per month as of August 15, 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 increased by 45% since last year.

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

Rent in Forest Park West is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $406 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 $61,000/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).

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