Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Forest Park West, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Forest Park West

$1,189/mo

decreased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Forest Park West is $1,189 per month as of June 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $761 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Forest Park West

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Forest Park West rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 24% 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 $1,040, whereas a house costs $2,160. 1-bedroom apartments in Forest Park West run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,199.

Listings

Studio

$799

6%

-

1 bedroom

$1,046

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,192

No Change

13%

3 bedroom

$2,045

8%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,575

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$799

Last 30 days

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,046

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,192

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,045

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

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$1,189
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,319
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Forest Park West, Columbus, OH is 10% lower than the median rent in Busch, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Forest Park West, Columbus, OH

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 |w/ Balcony

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

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,195

House for rent

Available Jun 23

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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 $1,189 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Forest Park West?

Average rent prices in Forest Park West have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 24% 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 $761 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 $48,000/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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