Last updated on November 5, 2026

Average rent in
Kendale, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Kendale

$1,250/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kendale is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kendale

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kendale rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Kendale, Columbus, OH

Average rent prices in Kendale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Kendale, Columbus, OH

Rent prices in Kendale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kendale is $1,120, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Kendale run $1,054 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

-

4%

1 bedroom

$1,097

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,350

8%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,499

4%

14%

4 bedroom

$3,000

-

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,097

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,499

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

26%

Brookside Woods

Average rent

$1,550

Cranbrook

Average rent

$1,075

Knolls Thomas

Average rent

$1,222

Sycamore Hills

Average rent

$1,339

Whetstone

Average rent

$1,295

Woodward Park

Average rent

$1,150

Apartments

Average rent

$1,120

Last year

14%

Condos

Average rent

$1,680

Houses

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,260

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

Compare median rent prices in Kendale and Brookside Woods by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kendale

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kendale, Columbus, OH is 19% lower than the median rent in Brookside Woods, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Kendale, Columbus, OH

Reserves at Arlington - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

6h ago

9

Excellent

Reserves at Arlington

4450 Mobile Dr, Columbus, OH 43220

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,009–$1,364

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
Hancock Park - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.6

Very good

Hancock Park

4443 Mobile Dr, Columbus, OH 43220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4493 Mobile Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kendale apartment for rent in Columbus

1 bed

1 bath

$1,120

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Reserves at Arlington - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

6h ago

9

Excellent

Reserves at Arlington

4450 Mobile Dr, Columbus, OH 43220

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,009–$1,364

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
Hancock Park - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.6

Very good

Hancock Park

4443 Mobile Dr, Columbus, OH 43220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4493 Mobile Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kendale apartment for rent in Columbus

1 bed

1 bath

$1,120

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Reserves at Arlington - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

6h ago

9

Excellent

Reserves at Arlington

4450 Mobile Dr, Columbus, OH 43220

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,009–$1,364

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
Hancock Park - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.6

Very good

Hancock Park

4443 Mobile Dr, Columbus, OH 43220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4493 Mobile Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kendale apartment for rent in Columbus

1 bed

1 bath

$1,120

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Reserves at Arlington - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

6h ago

9

Excellent

Reserves at Arlington

4450 Mobile Dr, Columbus, OH 43220

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,009–$1,364

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions for Kendale, Columbus, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Kendale rental market.

How much is rent in Kendale?

The average rent in Kendale is $1,250 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kendale?

Average rent prices in Kendale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Kendale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kendale is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kendale?

To comfortably afford rent in Kendale, 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).