Last updated on June 21, 2026

Average rent in
Governours Square, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Governours Square

$1,250/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Governours Square is $1,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Governours Square

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Governours Square rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Governours Square, Columbus, OH

Average rent prices in Governours Square have decreased by 44% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 Governours Square, Columbus, OH

Rent prices in Governours Square vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Governours Square is $1,470, whereas a house costs $1,972. 1-bedroom apartments in Governours Square run $945 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,249.

Listings

Studio

$1,222

-

4%

1 bedroom

$1,100

4%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,350

3%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$3,500

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,222

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in Governours Square, 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 Governours Square, Columbus, OH compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Governours Square and Don Scott by all bedroom counts and property types.

Governours Square

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Governours Square, Columbus, OH is 26% lower than the median rent in Don Scott, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Governours Square, Columbus, OH

1094 Merrimar Cir S - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Governours Square condo for rent in Columbus

CONDO 1ST FL, 43220 6 2026

1094 Merrimar Cir S, Columbus, OH 43220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,465

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Governours Square, Columbus, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Governours Square rental market.

How much is rent in Governours Square?

The average rent in Governours Square is $1,250 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Governours Square?

Average rent prices in Governours Square have decreased by 44% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Governours Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Governours Square is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Governours Square?

To comfortably afford rent in Governours Square, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/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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