Last updated on August 7, 2026

Average rent in
Governours Square, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Governours Square

$1,625/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Governours Square is $1,625 per month as of August 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $315 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Governours Square

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Governours Square rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 27% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 $1,760, whereas a house costs $2,072. 1-bedroom apartments in Governours Square run $999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,999.

Listings

Studio

$1,338

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,095

4%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,565

3%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,495

No Change

28%

4 bedroom

$3,100

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,338

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,565

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

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$1,625
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,565
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Governours Square, Columbus, OH is 4% higher than the median rent in Don Scott, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Governours Square, Columbus, OH

1094 Merrimar Cir S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Governours Square condo for rent in Columbus

CONDO 1ST FL, 900 sq ft 2 br 43220 7 2026

1094 Merrimar Cir S, Columbus, OH 43220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,565

Condo for rent

Available Jul 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 $1,625 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Governours Square?

Average rent prices in Governours Square have decreased by 27% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.

How does Governours Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Governours Square is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $315 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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