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Last updated on May 23, 2026
Average rent in
Short North, Columbus, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on May 23, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Short North
$1,555/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Short North is $1,555 per month as of May 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $394 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Short North
33
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 4% 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 $1,547, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Short North run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,246.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,050 | 3% | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,450 |  3% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $2,025 | 4% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 3% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $3,550 | 6% | 59% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Columbus | $1,722 | |
Indianola Terrace | $1,295 | |
Olde Town East | $1,272 | |
South Campus | $1,420 | |
South Linden | $1,250 | |
Weinland Park | $1,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,547 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,050 | 2% | 10% | |
Houses | $2,195 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
59%
Downtown Columbus
Average rent
$1,722
Indianola Terrace
Average rent
$1,295
Olde Town East
Average rent
$1,272
South Campus
Average rent
$1,420
South Linden
Average rent
$1,250
Weinland Park
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,547
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
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
20%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Short North, Columbus, OH is 10% lower than the median rent in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH.
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Discover rentals in Short North, Columbus, OH
16h ago
19 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
Studio
1 bath
$620
Apartment for rent
2d ago
638 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,100
Apartment for rent
18h ago
815 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,395
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1104 1/2 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
797 N Wall St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$5,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
936 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Apartment for rent
2h ago
40 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
1–2 beds
2 baths
$2,109–$2,246
Apartment for rent
17h ago
30 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
Studio–2 beds
1 –2 baths
$1,197–$5,014
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 23
13h ago
772 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
15h ago
1079 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$2,525
Apartment for rent
5h ago
999 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
797 N Wall St, Columbus, OH 43215
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$5,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
641 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450–$1,595
Apartment for rent
4d ago
692 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$1,245
Apartment for rent
22h ago
55 W Starr Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
19h ago
49 Price Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1079 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Short North condo for rent in Columbus
463 N High St Apt 4c, Columbus, OH 43215
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Condo for rent
17h ago
30 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,197–$5,014
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 23
22h ago
55 W Starr Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
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 $1,555 per month as of May 16, 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 4% since last year.
How does Short North rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Short North is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $394 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 $62,000/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).