Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 21, 2026

Average rent in
Short North, Columbus, OH

Last updated on February 21, 2026

Last updated on February 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Short North, Columbus, OH is $1,595. This is -16%, or $305, lower than the national average.

$2.16

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,595

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

33

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Short North, Columbus, OH is $1,595. This is -16%, or $305, lower than the national average.

$2.16

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
41%
33%
14%
6%
$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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,608. A 1-bedroom apartment in Short North, Columbus, OH costs about $1,595 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,118. Houses for rent in Short North, Columbus, OH are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,997.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,595

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,098

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,200

35%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,750

No Change

16%

Studio

$1,122

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,122

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,098

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last year

16%

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$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,798
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Short North, Columbus, OH is 11% lower than the median rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH.

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638 N. High St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

638 N. High St.

638 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

1 bed

1 bath

$895–$1,100

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1207 North High Street - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.8

Very good

1207 North High Street

1207 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201

1–2 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,300

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17h ago

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26 E 2nd Ave #21 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Short North apartment for rent in Columbus

1 bed

1 bath

$999

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 5

E 4th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

Short North apartment for rent in Columbus

3BR/1.0BA

E 4th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

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

21h ago

8.2

Very good

E 2nd Ave 31-37 BSS

31 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Mt Pleasant Ave 1073-1075 GW2 - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

Short North apartment for rent in Columbus

Mt Pleasant Ave 1073-1075 GW2

1073 Mount Pleasant Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

891-895 N. High St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

891-895 N. High St.

891 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

2 beds

2 baths

$1,800

Apartment for rent