Last updated on September 21, 2026

Average rent in
Northcrest, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Northcrest

$1,631/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northcrest is $1,631 per month as of September 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $269 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northcrest

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northcrest 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+

Rent trends in Northcrest, Columbus, OH

Average rent prices in Northcrest have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 Northcrest, Columbus, OH

Rent prices in Northcrest vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northcrest is $1,207, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Northcrest run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,746.

Listings

Studio

$1,131

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,321

1%

25%

2 bedroom

$1,824

3%

36%

3 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

34%

4 bedroom

$2,849

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,131

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,321

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,824

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

36%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,849

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

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

Northcrest

Median rent price$1,631
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,620
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northcrest, Columbus, OH is 1% higher than the median rent in Governours Square, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Northcrest, Columbus, OH

2064 Park Run Dr #C - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Northcrest condo for rent in Columbus

Res Rental, Columbus, OH

2064 Park Run Dr #C, Columbus, OH 43220

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

2196 Hedgerow Rd Unit I - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northcrest apartment for rent in Columbus

1 Bedroom apartment for rent

2196 Hedgerow Rd Unit I, Columbus, OH 43220

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

Falls at Arlington - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Falls at Arlington

2283 Graydon Blvd, Columbus, OH 43220

1 bed

1 bath

$1,099–$1,149

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Frequently asked questions for Northcrest, Columbus, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Northcrest rental market.

How much is rent in Northcrest?

The average rent in Northcrest is $1,631 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northcrest?

Average rent prices in Northcrest have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Northcrest rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northcrest is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $269 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Northcrest?

To comfortably afford rent in Northcrest, 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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