Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 7, 2026

Average rent in
Short North, Columbus, OH

Last updated on January 7, 2026

Last updated on January 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Short North, Columbus, OH is $1,636. This is -14%, or $263, lower than the national average.

$2.20

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,636

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

36

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Short North, Columbus, OH is $1,636. This is -14%, or $263, lower than the national average.

$2.20

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
40%
37%
13%
8%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

72%
28%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Short North, Columbus, OH

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Short North, Columbus, OH have increased by 4% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Short North, Columbus, OH

The monthly rent for an apartment in Short North, Columbus, OH is $1,664. A 1-bedroom apartment in Short North, Columbus, OH costs about $1,653 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,042. Houses for rent in Short North, Columbus, OH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,875.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,623

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,042

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,650

18%

33%

4 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

9%

Studio

$1,050

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,623

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,042

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

33%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Short North, 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.

Compare rent prices in Short North, Columbus, OH to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Short North, Columbus, OH for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH.

Short North

Median rent price$1,636
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,887
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Short North, Columbus, OH is 13% lower than the median rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Average rent in
Nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in other markets

Downtown Columbus

$1,887

increased by8%

Last year

Indianola Terrace

$1,399

decreased by2%

Last year

Olde Town East

$1,350

decreased by5%

Last year

South Campus

$1,699

decreased by1%

Last year

South Linden

$1,197

increased by1%

Last year

Weinland Park

$1,392

increased by3%

Last year

Apartments for rent in Columbus

Discover rentals in Short North, Columbus, OH

19 West 5th Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

19 West 5th Avenue

19 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

Studio

1 bath

$570–$600

Apartment for rent

638 N. High St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

638 N. High St.

638 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

1 bed

1 bath

$895–$1,100

Apartment for rent

1207 North High Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

1207 North High Street

1207 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201

1–2 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,300

Apartment for rent

Greystone Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Greystone Court Apartments

815 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,050–$1,295

Apartment for rent

26 E 2nd Ave #21 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

Short North apartment for rent in Columbus

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 26

W Greenwood Ave 64-70 GW2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

W Greenwood Ave 64-70 GW2

64 W Greenwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199–$1,399

Apartment for rent

E 2nd Ave 31-37 BSS - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

E 2nd Ave 31-37 BSS

31 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

999 North High Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Short North apartment for rent in Columbus

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent