Last updated on November 5, 2026

Average rent in
Northcrest, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Northcrest

$1,375/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northcrest is $1,375 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northcrest

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northcrest rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,506, whereas a house costs $2,330. 1-bedroom apartments in Northcrest run $1,312 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,819.

Listings

Studio

$1,231

-

9%

1 bedroom

$1,260

13%

26%

2 bedroom

$1,827

2%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,550

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$2,850

No Change

53%

Studio

Average rent

$1,231

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,260

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,827

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last year

53%

Governours Square

Average rent

$1,527

Kendale

Average rent

$1,250

Knolls West

Average rent

$1,195

Olentangy Commons

Average rent

$1,225

Sycamore Hills

Average rent

$1,339

The Gables

Average rent

$1,647

Apartments

Average rent

$1,506

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

2%

Condos

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

14%

Houses

Average rent

$2,330

Last 30 days

55%

Last year

56%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,260

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$1,375
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,527
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northcrest, Columbus, OH is 10% lower than the median rent in Governours Square, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Northcrest, Columbus, OH

2275 Hedgerow Rd #H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northcrest condo for rent in Columbus

The Enclave on Bethel Rd- 2 bed/1 bath Available NOW!

2275 Hedgerow Rd #H, Columbus, OH 43220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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.
2229 Hedgerow Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northcrest condo for rent in Columbus

2 beds

2 baths

$1,375

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.
2196 Hedgerow Rd #I - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northcrest apartment for rent in Columbus

1 Bed 1 Bath apartment for rent

2196 Hedgerow Rd #I, Columbus, OH 43220

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

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.
Falls at Arlington - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Falls at Arlington

2283 Graydon Blvd, Columbus, OH 43220

1 bed

1 bath

$999–$1,099

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.
Falls at Arlington - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Falls at Arlington

2283 Graydon Blvd, Columbus, OH 43220

1 bed

1 bath

$999–$1,099

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.
2229 Hedgerow Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northcrest condo for rent in Columbus

2 beds

2 baths

$1,375

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.
2275 Hedgerow Rd #H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northcrest condo for rent in Columbus

The Enclave on Bethel Rd- 2 bed/1 bath Available NOW!

2275 Hedgerow Rd #H, Columbus, OH 43220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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.
Falls at Arlington - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Falls at Arlington

2283 Graydon Blvd, Columbus, OH 43220

1 bed

1 bath

$999–$1,099

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.
2196 Hedgerow Rd #I - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northcrest apartment for rent in Columbus

1 Bed 1 Bath apartment for rent

2196 Hedgerow Rd #I, Columbus, OH 43220

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

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.

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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 $1,375 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northcrest?

Average rent prices in Northcrest have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Northcrest rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northcrest is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 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 $55,000/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).