Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 7, 2026
Average rent in
Short North, Columbus, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on July 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Short North
$1,462/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Short North is $1,462 per month as of July 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $488 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Short North
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Short North rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Short North, Columbus, OH
Average rent prices in Short North have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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
Short North, Columbus, OH
Rent prices in Short North vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Short North is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Short North run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,216 |  10% | 29% | |
1 bedroom | $1,450 | 3% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,300 | 4% | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | 2% | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 2% | 48% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Columbus | $1,765 | |
Indianola Terrace | $1,272 | |
Olde Town East | $1,385 | |
South Campus | $1,374 | |
South Linden | $1,230 | |
Weinland Park | $1,399 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,450 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,216
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
48%
Downtown Columbus
Average rent
$1,765
Indianola Terrace
Average rent
$1,272
Olde Town East
Average rent
$1,385
South Campus
Average rent
$1,374
South Linden
Average rent
$1,230
Weinland Park
Average rent
$1,399
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
3%
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.
How does rent in Short North, Columbus, OH compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Short North and Downtown Columbus by all bedroom counts and property types.
Short North
25%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Short North, Columbus, OH is 17% lower than the median rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH.
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Discover rentals in Short North, Columbus, OH
3d ago
29 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
Studio
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
20h ago
638 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,300
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Short North apartment for rent in Columbus
726 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 10
5d+ ago
815 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1180 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,542–$4,346
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,221
$4,027
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1079 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$2,525
Apartment for rent
3d ago
772 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,221
$4,027
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,727
$3,956
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
641 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
815 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
55 W Starr Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
4d ago
692 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095–$1,645
Apartment for rent
3d ago
772 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1079 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,221
$4,027
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,727
$3,956
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Short North, Columbus, OH
Quick answers to common questions about the Short North rental market.
How much is rent in Short North?
The average rent in Short North is $1,462 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Short North?
Average rent prices in Short North have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does Short North rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Short North is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $488 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Short North?
To comfortably afford rent in Short North, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/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).