Last updated on September 21, 2026

Average rent in
Governours Square, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Governours Square

$1,620/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Governours Square is $1,620 per month as of September 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $280 less per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Governours Square

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Governours Square rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 Governours Square, Columbus, OH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Governours Square, Columbus, OH

Average rent prices in Governours Square have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $1,197, whereas a house costs $1,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Governours Square run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.

Listings

Studio

$1,224

-

-

1 bedroom

$939

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,382

6%

41%

3 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

30%

4 bedroom

$2,950

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,224

1 bedroom

Average rent

$939

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,382

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

41%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

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$1,620
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,746
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Governours Square, Columbus, OH is 7% lower than the median rent in Don Scott, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Governours Square, Columbus, OH

1085 Merrimar Cir N #B - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Governours Square apartment for rent in Columbus

1085 Merrimar Cir N #B, Columbus, OH 43220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

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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 $1,620 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Governours Square?

Average rent prices in Governours Square have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Governours Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Governours Square is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $280 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 $65,000/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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